KOMPAS.com – Ginger is a spice that can warm the body. Ginger can not only be added to cooking, but can also be used as an ingredient in drinks.
Ginger can be saved for later use. However, if you store it incorrectly, ginger can dry out and even grow mold.
Here are a number of ways to store ginger that you can try in the kitchen.
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How to store ginger
1. Store fresh ginger that is still intact
Ginger can be used to reduce uric acid.If you want to store ginger for up to four months, you should make sure the spice is still whole without peeling and cutting.
Next, cover the ginger with plastic wrapthen put it in an airtight container or plastic bag. The next step is to put the wrapped ginger inside freezer.
Quoted from Food NetworkTuesday (19/11/2024), label the name and date on the ginger wrapper as a reminder.
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2. Store peeled ginger
Illustration of ginger that has been peeled.The durability of peeled ginger is not the same as whole ginger. Because, as reported by Real Simplepeeled ginger has been exposed to oxygen.
If you want to store it, wrap the ginger in plastic wrap as tight as possible, then place it onto crisper drawer or the drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator.
With this storage, peeled ginger can generally last up to four weeks. However, you are advised to process it immediately.
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3. Store chopped ginger
Illustration of chopped ginger.When compared to the durability of peeled ginger, chopped ginger is less durable.
Store chopped ginger in an airtight container, then put it in the refrigerator. Usually chopped ginger can last up to a week.
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4. Storing ginger without a refrigerator
Illustration of ginger, planting ginger, planting medicinal plants. Quoted from The Spruce Eatsyou can also store ginger without a refrigerator. The way to do this is to plant ginger in a small pot and keep it in a place with good air and light circulation, for example on a windowsill.
Of course, the ginger plant will grow shoots and leaves. When you need ginger, simply lift the plant, cut the roots, then return it to the pot.
This method is quite practical because you can take ginger at any time, as long as you water it regularly and are patient.
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