Ginger paste

How to Cook with Ginger Paste?

Ginger paste is ideal for marinating or coating meats and fish before baking or frying. It also pairs perfectly with stews, broths, and soups. Mixed with cottage cheese, it becomes a delicious dip for raw vegetables or an elegant appetizer.

Recipe Ideas Using Ginger Paste

• - Asian Vegetable Stir-Fry: Sauté a variety of vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, green beans) with ginger paste, garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of honey for a flavorful and quick stir-fry;
• - Chicken Marinade: Mix ginger paste with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and turmeric to marinate chicken pieces before grilling or baking;
• - Carrot and Ginger Soup: Add a spoonful of ginger paste to carrot soup for a warm and spicy flavor. Simmer carrots with onion, vegetable broth, and ginger paste, then blend until smooth;
• - Grilled Fish: Coat fish fillets with a mixture of ginger paste, garlic, lemon juice, and soy sauce before grilling or baking;
• - Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger: Stir-fry pork slices with ginger paste, garlic, onions, bell peppers, and seafood sauce for a quick and tasty dish;
• - Detox Smoothie: Incorporate a teaspoon of ginger paste into a smoothie made with apples, carrots, lemon juice, and almond milk for a revitalizing boost.

Ginger Paste, a Blend of Freshness and Warmth

Ginger paste, made by finely grinding fresh ginger, is a source of intense and complex flavors. It releases a spicy and refreshing aroma with lemony and peppery notes. Its invigorating fragrance is both warm and spicy, bringing an exotic touch to dishes.

Botany and Origins of Ginger

Ginger, Zingiber officinale, is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. Used for millennia in both cooking and traditional medicine, ginger is valued for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. Ginger paste, made by grinding fresh root, captures all the aromatic richness of this plant.