- 1). Peel the ginger to remove the brown covering. Slice as thin as possible with a mandolin, vegetable peeler or very sharp knife. Bring 1 cup of unseasoned rice wine vinegar, 1/2 cup of white sugar and 1/2 tbsp. of salt to a boil. Immediately add the ginger and bring to a boil again for one minute. Pack the ginger and pickling brine into glasses and sterilize.
- 2). Slice the pickled ginger into 1/2 inch squares and use in salads. Combine 1/4 cup of pickled ginger with 2 cups of prepared chicken salad, 1/2 cup mandarin oranges slices, 1/4 cup of almonds and 1/4 cup of water chestnuts. Serve on a bed of lettuce garnished with crispy noodles.
- 3). Julienne the pickled ginger and combine it with fruits for a sophisticated desert. Julienne means to cut in matchstick size pieces all about the same size. Tropical fruits work especially well. The pungency of the ginger brings out the sweetness in the fruit.
- 4). Lay the well-drained pickled ginger slices on a flour tortilla. Put slices of avocado, thinly sliced cucumber and crab meat on the tortilla. Roll up tightly and cut into quarters to create your own California rolls.
- 5). Create a salsa with an oriental twist. Finely dice the ginger. Add 1/2 cup ginger to 1/2 cup each of finely diced jicama, green peppers and water chestnuts. Season with 1 tbsp. of lime or lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. of sesame oil, 1 tbsp. of soy sauce and 1/2 tsp. or more of crushed chili flakes.
- 6). Slice the pickled ginger into thin strips. Add 1 tablespoon of the pickling brine plus 1 tbsp of sliced ginger to chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Add in tiny raw shrimp, frozen peas and carrots and rice noodles. Bring to a boil and serve in small bowls garnished with a few more strips of ginger.
- 7). Use the pickled ginger in drinks. Garnish your favorite martini with a twist of ginger. Add it to a glass of fresh lemonade. Use soy sauce instead of Worcestershire sauce and a tablespoon of the pickling brine instead of lemon juice for a Bloody Mary. Garnish with pickled ginger instead of a celery stick.
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