Ginger is a common food in daily life, indispensable for seasoning and making soups. Did you know ginger can be eaten in these ways?
Ginger Milk Curd
1 Ginger + Tea
Ginger tea is made by boiling a small amount of tea leaves and a few slices of peeled ginger in water. It is consumed after meals and can induce sweating to release the exterior, warm the lungs to stop coughing, and has remarkable effects on influenza, typhoid, coughs, and more.
Ginger tea is actually a very popular drink among foreigners. Their method is a bit different from ours; they simply add a fresh piece of ginger when brewing the tea, then add sugar and let it steep for over ten minutes.
2 Ginger + Avocado
Ginger can be juiced with many fruits and vegetables. Both ginger and avocado are ingredients with anti-aging properties. You can mix them in any ratio you prefer for your desired taste and texture.
3 Ginger + Brown Sugar
Ginger candy is typically made by simmering ginger and brown sugar together, resulting in a sweet yet spicy flavor. It has the effect of removing dampness and dispelling cold, making it very suitable for consumption in humid climates.
4 Ginger Milk Curd
Ginger Milk Curd is the most famous traditional snack in Panyu, also known as "Ginger Milk" or "Ginger Buried Milk." It has a history of over a hundred years and is renowned throughout Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Ginger Milk Curd resembles tofu pudding and is somewhat similar to steamed egg custard, but it is sweeter, more fragrant, and smoother than both. Its taste is sweet with a hint of spiciness, and it can regulate the stomach, dispel cold, and beautify the skin. Locals say that a trip to Panyu isn't complete without a bowl of Ginger Buried Milk.
5 Japanese Sweet Pickled Ginger
The pickled ginger served in Japanese restaurants can be found in many places, and it's both free and delicious. In Japan, it's called "Shin-shoga no Amazuzuke," which translates to "pickled young ginger in sweet vinegar." It has a pink color, a slightly sweet taste, and can also warm the stomach.
You can easily make this at home. The ingredients are salt, vinegar, and sugar. There are many tutorials online that are very simple and easy to follow.
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