A tasty spice (Root Ginger)

Member Name: LynnCozens

Product:	Root Ginger
Date:	29/06/09 (15 review reads)
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Advantages: Lots of uses

Disadvantages: Must be chopped finely for cooking

Root ginger can be bougfht easily now at almost all supermarkets. It is a brown knobbly root that looks quite ugly but is very versatile.

It is quite hard and needs to be peeled to reveal the fibreous inside root. This can then be grated or chopped for cooking and is great added to curries or chinese dishes. Only use a small amount though to start with as it is very strong.

The sliced root can also be used in hot water to make a drink which is very nice if you also add honey. It can be drunk hot or cold and is very good for indigestion or nausia (especially morning sickness). This can be a nice natural alternative to indigestion medicines.

If you buy a root at the supermarket it is possible to plant it yourself so that you can have a never ending supply from just one purchase. Put it in a put and as the plant grows dig it up and cut off part of the root for use every now and then with the rest remaining planted to contine to grow.

Summary: Try growing your own!