KOMPAS.com – Warm wedangan with red ginger is a popular traditional drink in Indonesia. So that the wedangan results are more delicious, choosing the right red ginger is very important.
Red ginger has a distinctive aroma and extraordinary health benefits. With simple tips, you can choose quality red ginger to make fresh and nutritious wedangan.
Making red ginger wedangan requires the main ingredient to be fresh and rich in flavor.
Check out the guide to choosing the best red ginger for perfect wedangan results, quoted from the book “Red Ginger: Benefits, Efficacy and Use” by Tresno Saras in the following Tiram Media publication.
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How to Choose Red Ginger
Choosing fresh, high-quality red ginger is very important to produce a drink with the best taste and benefits. Here are practical tips you can follow:
1. Choose red ginger that is heavy and dense
Heavy red ginger usually has sufficient water content and is fresher. Avoid ginger that tastes light because it tends to be less fresh and the quality decreases.
2. Make sure the ginger skin is smooth and blemish-free
Ginger with smooth skin, not wrinkled, and free of black spots indicates that the ginger is still fresh. Clean skin also makes the processing process easier and produces a better taste.
3. Pay attention to the ginger stem
Choose red ginger with stems that are fresh, not too dry, and don’t feel hard when pressed. Stems that are too dry can be a sign that the ginger has been stored for too long.
4. Choose medium size ginger
Red ginger that is too large often has coarse fiber, while ginger that is too small is less practical to process. Medium size is more ideal for easy cutting and processing.
5. Avoid ginger that is too old or young
Ginger that is too old has a bitter taste and hard texture. Meanwhile, ginger that is too young tends to have a less strong aroma and is not suitable for drinks.
6. Check the aroma of ginger
Fresh red ginger has a distinctive sharp and refreshing aroma. If the aroma of ginger doesn’t feel strong enough or even smells bad, you should avoid buying it.
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