Ginger

Ginger is the root of ginger plant, its color can range from green to ivory and valued for its unique peppery flavor and pungent aroma. Along with garlic, ginger is often used to season cooking oil, it is also good at cover up strong fish odors in seafood recipes.

Ginger

Fresh ginger is available year-round in markets, and they are in season from March to September.

Look for firm, and smooth body with spicy aroma, steer clear of the shriveled, winkled, or mouldy ones.

Wrap ginger with kitchen papers and store in plastic bags, can refrigerate up to several weeks.Or for a long period storage, you can peel the ginger then slice into thin, put into a jar of dry sherry or Chinese rice wine, then refrigerate, which will last up to a year or so.

Trim off as small as needed, then peel the skin with a spoon, and then slice or chop finely as needed before use.

1.Ginger may decrease joint pain from arthritis. And may have blood thinning and cholesterol lowering properties that may make it useful for treating heart disease.

2.Ginger has been found effective in treating motion and morning sickness.

3.In China, a drink made with chopped ginger cooked in brown sugar water is used as a folk medicine for the common cold.