Ginger is a favourite ingredient in the Chatelaine Kitchen. Its floral and spicy notes add a distinct flavour to many savoury dishes. And when it comes to cooking with ginger in the wintertime, we get to see its sweeter side, à la holiday baking.
Here's a recipe for homemade candied ginger. Think of it like citrus rind; candied ginger tastes fresher and more 'gingery' than the store-bought varity. Bonus: It produces two amazing by-products, ginger tea and ginger syrup!
Candied Ginger Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 3 1/2 hours (includes resting time) Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
Instructions
*Keep the remaining cooking liquid. Combine 1/2 cup liquid with 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Enjoy a mug of spicy ginger tea to to help with all that ails. **Store ginger syrup in an airtight container in your fridge. Pair with salty cheeses and meats, or anywhere you need a spicy-sweet kick.
Now that your candied ginger is made, use it in any of these Chatelaine Kitchen recipes:
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