storing garlic and ginger

[homedeeth]

How do you store g + g? To make it last longer

[Mamyalynne]

Tips for ginger here ...


http://steamykitchen....resh-ginger-tips.html

[Zhukov]

I find that freezing Ginger makes it easier to grate when used in a dish.
Garlic,we go through quickly..no problem.
You can buy ready prepared Garlic,in jars,or in small cubes set in what looks like a small ice-cube tray..Perfectly fine for freezing.

[dickythecook]

I freeze my ginger and grate it from the freezer.
Garlic I sometimes peel and cover with olive oil, add a few herbs and cover. It keeps well, flavours the oil and I put thro' a crusher when I need it.
I also keep a bulb in the cupboard as it is dry and dark. It does sprout but it usually gets used before that happens. Ginger in dry sherry is also good if you do chinese a lot

[Mamyalynne]

Do be very cautious about storing your garlic in oil at home, it can develop Botulinum toxin.

[dickythecook]

How does that occur? Been doing it for years. More info please Mamya

[vodkancoke]

I freeze them both. I peel the garlic cloves and put them in a sandwich bag. They don't stick together and you can grate them straight from frozen into your dish.

[Bromsgrove]

With ginger, I scrub the skin and remove any blemishes. Chop a little by hand then add to a food processer with a little water, chop to make a paste- more water can be added if necessary. Put into ice cube trays ready to use when needed. I fill some of the cubes, and half fill others, so that I can easily use the correct amount for my recipe.
I believe that you can do the same with garlic but have never tried,

[mrsmurphey]

we find Dorot frozen garlic and ginger from Sainsbury the best way these days as we are in our 80s and unfortunately housebound/

[Mamyalynne]

Sorry Dicky only just seen your reply, I too used to do it with no ill effect.

http://www.gourmetgar...htm#anchorgarlicinoil

[dickythecook]

Ta mamya looking now

[dickythecook]

Excellent site for lovers of garlic. I recommend a visit to all. Thankyou once again mamyalynne

[chelle7272]

Agree what a great site, thanks mamya.