3 Recipes with Ginger: A root with properties

Over time, Ginger has had two main uses: a medicinal root and seasoning in cooking. There is no magical property which makes it one of humanity's favorite plants, but it has triumphed through the centuries with its proven utility. On one hand it has been used as flavoring in confectionery, beverages (for example the famous ginger ale), candies and its consumption in pickles (those pink strips that are served sometimes next to sushi, etc.). On the other hand, its use in medicine, which began in China and India, currently suggests that ginger is effective against some types of dizziness and nausea, as well as functioning as a suppressor of light pain resulting from arthritis and menstruation. However, the mechanism in which allows ginger to react in this way in our bodies is still unknown. It is noteworthy that in medicinal doses the FDA recommends avoiding use during pregnancy or nursing, as there are not enough studies yet that indicate its medicinal use may or may not have adverse effects on human embryos and infants, so better safe than sorry.

Ginger used as a flavoring can be very interesting in our foods, the flavors and freshness it brings can give rise to really amazing recipes.  If you haven´t used it before, here are three recipes which I hope you will really enjoy. Recipes that make you remember Christmas, a meal in the Far East or a drink for the afternoon, ginger can be both familiar and exotic:

Ingredients

• 2 pieces of fresh Ginger
• 2 cups of romaine lettuce
• 1 Cucumber
• 1 Carrot
• 1 Mango
• 3 tbsp. of Olive oil
• 1 tbsp. of Lemon juice
• 1 tsp. of Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. of Honey
• Salt (Sufficient amount)
• Pepper 

Preparation

1. Remove the skin and chop ginger into thin slices or strips.
2. Take off the leaves of the lettuce and place in a bowl.
3. Cut the cucumber into slices or thin sheets with the help of a peeler.
4. Remove the skin and chop carrot into julienne strips or grate finely.
5. Cut the mango into cubes and set aside.
6. Combine in a small bowl or blender: olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and honey, until a homogeneous mixture forms.
7. Season with salt and pepper to make a vinaigrette to your taste.
8. In a large bowl or container, add all chopped ingredients and mix carefully.
9. Add the vinaigrette and garnish the salad nicely. It can be served as an accompaniment to pasta or fish, as it is a very fresh salad.

Ingredients

• 1 piece of fresh Ginger
• 1 tsp. of Vanilla extract
• 1 cup of Whipping cream
• 2 Egg Whites
• 1 cup of raspberries
• 1/3 cup of Honey
• 8g of Gelatin

Preparation

1. Chop the ginger and, using a blender, add a little water.
2. Strain the preparation and combine with honey.
3. Whisk the egg whites until stiff, do the same with the cream.
4. Combine cream with ginger and honey until well incorporated.
5. Add the vanilla extract.
6. Hydrate the gelatin in water and leave until it becomes spongy.
7. Melt the gelatin and add to the creamed mixture and ginger.
8. Add egg whites moving in circles to keep air out of the preparation.
9. Place into molds or cups and fill some raspberries with ginger mousse.
10. Refrigerate for about 2 - 3 hours or until the mousse is firm.

Ingredients

• 3 Chicken Breasts
• 2 tsp. of soy sauce
• 2 tsp. of Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp. of Honey
• 2 tsp. of fresh Ginger
• 1 tbsp. of Olive oil
• Salt (sufficient amount)
• Pepper

Preparation

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1. Mix the liquid ingredients in a bowl; soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and add finely chopped ginger.
2. Cut the chicken into medium cubes and place in the mix to marinate for about 30 minutes to an hour.
3. Heat oil in a pan and place the chicken until it is browned and cooked.
4. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
5. Serve over some white rice or Chinese noodles.

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8 Reviews about 3 Recipes with Ginger: A root with properties

1. 
   Emily Grace B on

   12/01/2016

   The ginger chicken and the ginger salad both sound very tasty and nutritous!
   I also like the idea of the ginger and raspberry mouse but not sure if I would be brave enough to try it... It's quite an adventurous mix and I'm not sure if my family would like it! But here's to trying new things... Happy 2016!

   
   

2. 
   STacy on

   12/08/2014

   Mmm! I just love ginger. And I'm super excited about these new recipes. My favorite way to make ginger is in a tea, though. It's so great for soothing my stomach. I frequently feel nauseas, and get an upset stomach really easily, so steeping some ginger in hot water and adding a touch of honey does wonders for me. We also really like grating ginger and mincing garlic over steamed broccoli. Easiest way to use ginger ever!

   
   

3. 
   Bozena on

   16/06/2014

   Ginger is not only tasty but it?s also great for you. I try to put ginger in as many recipes as possible including my absolute favourite: Carrot, Apple and Ginger juice. If you have a juicer it?s really easy to make yourself this juice which you can then freeze and defrost as necessary.
   
   The Chicken with Ginger recipe in this article looks yummy and seems to have a very strong Chinese influence. Chinese food uses a lot of ginger and if you like this recipe you?ll find loads more out there that you?ll love! Try, for example, Sesame Ginger Chicken.
   

   
   

4. 
   LIVIA on

   13/06/2014

   Yummmm
   I love ginger!!! I am inspired to have a great feast with all ginger dishes. I am especially tempted to try the mousse. It is such a cleansing taste; I love to make it grated in hot water and lime to feel the healing powers for the whole body.
   I have definitively proven the anti nausea powers before traveling on a long road trip. It is amazing how many cultures use it and lucky for us now its available everywhere.
   

   
   

5. 
   ximena.armendarizn on

   12/06/2014

   Ginger is awesome! Though, I think for some people its flavor is quite strong. Last year I used it a lot to give flavor to vegetable broths and it worked so well! I was never dissapointed. Also, I discovered ginger tea. I remember the tea box said it was helpful to alleviate stomach discomforts, and I think it's true.

   
   

6. 
   Xav on

   29/05/2014

   I HAVE A QUESTION... HAS THE GINGER IN THE SUSHI THE SAME PROPERTIES AS THE FRESH GINGER OR IT LOSES SOME??

   
   

7. 
   jeremy on

   26/05/2014

   have you tasted the ginger covered with brown sugar? it is a pretty good and fresh sweet, a little bit strong for some people but prety healthy!

   
   

   • 
     ALAN on

     01/06/2014

     THAT SOUNDS NICE! WHERE CAN I BUY IT? OR DO I HAVE TO PREPARE IT AND HOW?

     
     

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