Have you ever stopped to consider just how versatile ginger is? The root can be used fresh or dry, and works in both savory and sweet dishes perfectly well. It is also an ideal way to add some heat or oomph to whatever you’re making. Here are three ways you may not have thought to use the super ingredient.
Ginger Infused Oil
If you are still new to ginger, you may want to use it in a more mellow capacity. Infusing it in olive oil is a great way to keep the flavor but remove the potency. Heat the oil and gently fry ginger slices until they are golden brown, then remove the ginger and use the oil in sauces, stir-fries, or dressings.
Ginger Ice Cubes
Ginger tea is a wonderfully refreshing drink on a warm summer’s day. Make a pot of ginger tea and then pour the liquid into ice cubes. Allow them to freeze and then pop the blocks into lemonade or sparkling water on days that you need to cool down.
Ginger Seasoning
If you really want to impress people with your culinary skills, you can whip up a ginger-infused seasoning. Blend ginger with either salt or sugar and then use it whenever you’d like to add some zing to a dish.
