Preserved Ginger
Transform your cooking projects with the timeless charm of homemade preserved ginger! This delightful recipe combines the zesty heat of fresh young ginger with the delicate sweetness of a luscious sugar syrup, creating a versatile condiment that’s both flavorful and aromatic. Perfectly tender slices of ginger are simmered and steeped until they achieve a translucent, candy-like texture, enhancing their natural spiciness while mellowing the bite. Easy to make with just three simple ingredients—ginger, sugar, and water—this preserved ginger is ideal for baking, topping desserts, or adding a sweet-spicy kick to beverages. With a long shelf life when refrigerated, it’s a fantastic addition to your pantry essentials. Whether you’re garnishing a cocktail or giving your recipes an exotic twist, this homemade preserved ginger is your go-to kitchen hack for vibrant, bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams young ginger root
- 300 grams granulated sugar
- 500 milliliters water
Instructions
Peel the ginger root completely, ensuring all skin is removed. Use a spoon or vegetable peeler for best results.
Slice the ginger into thin, even rounds, approximately 2-3 mm thick.
Place the ginger slices into a small saucepan and cover them with water, ensuring the ginger is submerged.
Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the ginger for 10 minutes.
Drain the ginger and discard the water. Repeat the boiling and draining process one or two more times to reduce the gingery heat, depending on your preference.
After the final draining, combine the 500 milliliters of fresh water and 300 grams of sugar in the same saucepan. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves completely to form a simple syrup.
Add the ginger slices to the syrup and simmer gently over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The ginger should become translucent, and the syrup will thicken slightly.
Remove the ginger from the heat and allow it to cool completely in the syrup.
Transfer the preserved ginger and syrup into a sterilized glass jar, making sure the ginger is fully submerged. Seal the jar tightly.
Store the jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Use the ginger slices in recipes or as a garnish, and spoon the syrup over desserts or into drinks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 344.5 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 304.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1038 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
