How to make ginger juice - ginger juice all year round
Ginger root has long been used in cosmetology, folk medicine and cooking. Few diets are complete without ginger root. After all, this root contains a complete set of vitamins and elements that are necessary for a depleted body. Freshly squeezed ginger juice, which has not been subjected to heat treatment, is considered the healthiest and most delicious.
This does not mean that in winter you will be left without juice, you just need to take care about preparing ginger for the winter. Ginger root is not only possible, but also necessary to freeze for the winter. After all, the quality of the juice depends on the quality of the raw materials. How much juice will you get from a dry or limp root? And the frozen root does not lose moisture if you did everything correctly.
How to Juice Frozen Ginger Root
If you want to make juice from ginger root in winter, then you need to prepare it specifically for juice. Choose large and juicy roots. And don’t forget to wash them thoroughly and peel them.
When you need juice, simply remove the root from the freezer and immediately, without defrosting, grate it on a fine grater. Now you can rest for 10-15 minutes until the grated root melts thoroughly.
Squeeze the juice through cheesecloth and your drink is almost ready. Why almost? Because pure ginger juice is too concentrated and it is highly not recommended to drink it in its pure form.
Dilute it with warm water in a 1:1 ratio, add a spoonful of honey, a slice of lemon, and now the juice is ready for use.You can also use other vegetable and fruit juices that you like best as a supplement.
The pulp that remains after you have squeezed out the juice can also be used to prepare various dishes. Place it on a sheet of parchment paper and dry. Ginger powder You can sprinkle it on gingerbread cookies, or add it to sauces for meat dishes.
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