Topic: blanched ginger..... yeah blanched and hard as a rock.

[jimmy2x]

hello to all

i got a fresh order of spices and things from my reg online supplier, and as im sure we all do i got some new stuff to give it a whirl.

one item was from a company called top op

100g of ginger whole, blanched. seemed like worth a try to me as i often dont have any fresh ginger and seemed a better alternative than powder.

trouble is i cant cut the stuff, it seems to have been blanched with skin on, so i cant even grate it. i then tried soaking in water for a while, still couldnt cut it.


is there some kinda secret to make this stuff useable and is it a decent fresh alternative.


or should i get a catapult and use on the neighbours cat.



regards

[Razor]

Hi Jimmy,

The only use that I know of for Blanched Ginger, is to use it as an infusion ingredient.  For example, if you simmer it in water, you should end up with ginger flavoured water, so you can make ginger tea.  Other than that, I can't help you very much mate, sorry.

Ray