Ginger (Zingiber officinale). ID: 339-49

Ginger cultivation originated in South Asia, but is widespread in East Africa and the Caribbean.

It is used in cooking, medicine and perfumery, while it is also used for worship purposes.

It is also a staple of Chinese, Indian and Japanese cuisine.

Its taste is sweet and sour, spicy and at the same time intense, this makes it a very popular ingredient in various cooking and pastry recipes.

Cooking:

Use ginger in cooking goes well with recipes with beef, chicken, fish, vegetables, marinades, soups, salads and of course in Asian and Chinese cuisine.

In confectionery in cakes, cookies, gingerbread, fruit salads, creams in combination with exotic fruits.

Make your own liqueurs, soft drinks, tea, flavored sugar and pickles.

Do not forget that ginger can be added or sometimes replaced by recipes containing lemon!

Specifically we can use it in

Salads: Its spicy taste goes well with green salads, such as lettuce, spinach and arugula.

Poultry: Ginger goes well with chicken and brings aromas and flavors of Asian cuisine to our plate. Even in our favorite chicken pie, it will give a special flavor note.

Soups: Make carrot soup or a pumpkin soup and add a little grated ginger to the ingredients when sautéing. Also make a fantastic chicken soup by adding a little ginger powder as you will sauté the onion and garlic in the oil, if you add, or alternatively, as soon as you add the broth.

Meat: For exotic flavors, you can make beef with ginger, a dish quite popular in Asian countries. Another option is pork, try this marinade: 2 tbsp. ginger, 1 tbsp. tsipouro, 2 tbsp. soy sauce and 2 tbsp. garlic paste, adding the marinade at the end and serve with rice or sauteed vegetables.

Sweets and Jams: Ginger can be added to sweets, it is an ingredient that gives a special taste. The sweet pumpkin pie is the best proof. Alternatively, use it in cakes such as chocolate apple cakes, gingerbread, and even white chocolate or cereal cookies. Finally in jams, making a strawberry jam with various spices, you will find out how much the strawberry loves ginger.

Therapeutic:

Improves the functions of the digestive system.

Stimulates the pancreas by increasing the enzymes involved in digestion and enhances the absorption of food.

Helps prevent intestinal problems.

Consumption of ginger stimulates your metabolism. It also improves digestion so you can fight belly fat.

It is very effective against nausea: it is the best treatment against nausea, for whatever reason. Either during a trip (by boat, car, bus, etc.). Either from people undergoing chemotherapy, pregnant women in the first months of pregnancy (in this case, the treatment should not be long-term) as well as for postoperative nausea.

Helps treat ulcers and prevents them from growing.

It is also an excellent natural remedy for gastritis and the reduction of excessive stomach acids.

Significantly reduces diarrhea and constipation: eliminates harmful bacteria and microorganisms that cause diarrhea and gastroenteritis. At the same time it increases intestinal peristalsis in case of constipation.

Helps prevent heart disease: whether it is obstruction, thrombosis, angina pectoris.

Improves good limb circulation: reduces foot pain or other toe symptoms caused by Raynaud's disease.

If you suffer from a cold, make a drink with honey, lemon juice and ginger will drive away the annoying cold and help strengthen your immune system.

And if you like salep, which reminds you of other distant times, try it with a little ginger for an extra spicy taste.