October 21, 2022, 9:26 am | Read time: 5 minutes

Some love it, others hate it–we’re talking about ginger. It adds zest and an exotic note to many Asian dishes, but it’s also very healthy. It’s often enjoyed as tea, but there are other ways to prepare it. myHOMEBOOK reveals recipes for using ginger in different ways.

1. Ginger Oil

Ginger oil is hailed by enthusiasts as a true miracle remedy. It can have healing and soothing effects on many minor ailments. It supports digestion and can also help with tension and circulation issues. Unfortunately, high-quality ginger oil is expensive. All the better that you can easily make it yourself.

What do you need for about 100 milliliters of ginger oil?

• High-quality vegetable oil. Olive oil is suitable for both internal and external use. Jojoba oil should only be used if the oil is intended for external use only.
• About two centimeters of fresh ginger
• A grater
• A fine-mesh sieve or a cotton cloth for filtering
• Dark bottles for storage

Related: How to store and preserve ginger properly

How to make ginger oil?

• First, you need to peel the ginger thoroughly.
• Next, grate the ginger or cut it into very small pieces.
• Place the ginger and oil together in a glass container. Make sure the ginger is completely covered with oil, or it could mold.
• Let the mixture sit in a dark place for about two weeks. During this time, shake the mixture regularly.
• After the infusion period, filter the oil using either a sieve or a cotton cloth.
• Finally, pour it into a dark bottle.

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2. Ginger Candies

When your throat is scratchy and sore, many reach for candies. Homemade ginger candies are not only delicious but also healthy.

Ginger candies–what you need for the recipe

• About five centimeters of ginger
• The juice of an organic lemon
• 200 grams of sugar–whether brown or white doesn’t matter
• 50 grams of dextrose
• A tablespoon of honey
• 50 milliliters of water
• Small silicone or muffin molds for the candies
• A bit of powdered sugar

How to make ginger candies?

• First, squeeze the lemon.
• Peel the ginger, preferably with a spoon, and cut it into very small pieces. Alternatively, you can grate it.
• Next, bring the lemon juice, water, ginger, and honey to a boil and let it simmer for 10 minutes to create a decoction.
• Strain the decoction through a sieve.
• You only need 80 milliliters of the decoction–the rest can be diluted with water and drunk.
• Next, combine the sugar, dextrose, and decoction in a pot and dissolve over low heat while stirring.
• Let this mixture simmer over medium heat until it becomes a thick, light brown mass.
• Use a stick test to determine if the future candy has the right consistency. If it does, quickly pour the mass into molds.
• The molds should be filled no more than halfway, or the candies will be too thick.
• Let the candies sit until they are fully hardened.
• The final step is to press the candies out of the molds and roll them in powdered sugar to prevent them from sticking together.

Note: In a stick test, a wooden stick is first inserted into the mass and then into ice-cold water. If the candy mass hardens on the stick, it is suitable for candies.

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3. Ginger Syrup

Ginger syrup is almost like ginger tea–only better. It naturally contains ginger, lemon, and honey. During cold season, it’s a great alternative to simple tea! And the great thing is: The ginger recipe is really simple. How much syrup you mix with water is a matter of taste–the more syrup you use, the more intense the flavor.

What do you need for about 1 liter of ginger syrup?

• Peel and juice from 6 to 8 organic lemons
• 500 – 600 grams of organic ginger
• 1 liter of water
• 200 grams of honey (preferably from a local beekeeper)

How to make ginger syrup?

• First, thinly peel the lemon with a peeler.
• Clean the ginger well and cut it into thin slices.
• Now, bring the ginger and lemon peel to a boil in water. Let this mixture simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, squeeze the lemons and mix with the honey.
• Then, strain the lemon-ginger decoction through a sieve into a bowl and let it cool.
• Finally, mix the now-cold decoction with the lemon-honey mixture.
• Now, just fill the mixture into bottles.

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4. Ginger Salt

Ginger salt is also a very simple way to incorporate ginger into dishes. It works wonderfully in salads or for seasoning soups and meats. This ginger recipe is also very simple.

What do you need for about 60 grams of salt?

• About two centimeters of fresh ginger
• About 50 grams of salt

How to make salt with ginger?

• Dice the ginger and then mortar it. Continue until the ginger becomes a paste.
• Then mix the ginger and salt together.
• Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Let the mixture sit in the oven at about 80 degrees for a little over an hour. The oven door should not be completely closed to allow moisture to escape.
• During the baking process, occasionally loosen the salt with a spoon.