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Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• green lentil
• white rice
• green chile pepper
• cumin seed
• salt
• cooking spray
• onion

Instructions

1. 1 Place the lentils and rice into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 4 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Blend the lentils, rice, green chile peppers, and ginger together into a smooth paste using a blender or food processor. Stir the cumin seed and salt into the paste.
3. 3 Prepare a flat griddle (tawa) or large, flat-bottomed skillet and place over medium-low heat. Ladle the lentil batter onto the middle of the heated surface and spread into a thin circle using the back of the ladle. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of onions and press the onions onto the pesarattu using your ladle or spatula. Cook for a few minutes and flip over to the other side. Cook a few more minutes, transfer to a plate and serve immediately. Dosas are best eaten hot and crispy right off the tawa.

By SUSMITA

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• fish sauce
• rice wine
• sesame oil
• white sugar
• garlic
• honey

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together fish sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, and honey in a small bowl.

By SYNDI111

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• coconut milk
• cilantro
• green onion
• lime juice
• garlic
• fish sauce
• mahi mahi fillet

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Stir coconut milk, 2 tablespoons each cilantro and green onions, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce together in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
3. 3 Brush mahi mahi fillets with enough sauce to coat; place into the hot grill pan. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 7 minutes per side.
4. 4 While the fish is cooking, cook remaining sauce at a boil until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm until fish is done.
5. 5 Transfer fish to a serving platter. Drizzle warm sauce over top and garnish with remaining cilantro and green onions.

By Chris Denzer

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• salt
• turmeric
• vegetable oil
• onion
• shrimp
• tomato
• coconut milk
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, salt and turmeric in the container of a food processor or blender. Process to a smooth paste. Set aside.
2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until translucent, stirring frequently. Mix in the spice paste, and cook for a few minutes to release the oils.
3. 3 Add shrimp, and cook for a few minutes until pink, then add the tomatoes and coconut milk. Cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir in the fresh basil during the last minute of cooking.

By Colleen Moir

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• chicken
• vegetable oil
• coconut milk
• water
• fish sauce
• lime juice
• cayenne pepper
• turmeric
• green onion
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Cut chicken into thin strips and saute in oil for to 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.
2. 2 In a pot, bring coconut milk and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Add ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne powder and turmeric. Simmer until the chicken is done, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3 Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro and serve steaming hot.

By MARBALET

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• peanut oil
• garlic
• lemongrass
• red pepper
• coriander
• cumin
• chicken breast
• onion
• bok choy
• water
• coconut milk
• fish sauce
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat peanut oil. Stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass, red pepper, coriander and cumin and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and onion and cook, stirring, until chicken is white and onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in bok choy and cook until it begins to wilt, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in water, coconut milk, fish sauce and cilantro. Simmer until chicken is thoroughly cooked and flavors are well blended, 30 minutes.

By Adrienne Barnett

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• soy sauce
• fish sauce
• hot pepper sauce
• garlic
• chicken breast
• jasmine rice
• water
• sesame oil
• brown sugar
• onion
• water
• peanut butter
• cashew nut

Instructions

1. 1 In a resealable plastic bag, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, hot pepper sauce, garlic, and ginger. Place the chicken in the bag, seal, and marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
2. 2 In a medium saucepan, bring the jasmine rice and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
3. 3 Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in the onion, and cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Reserving the marinade mixture, place the chicken into the skillet, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned.
4. 4 Stir the reserved marinade and 3/4 cup water into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Thoroughly blend in the peanut butter. Serve over the jasmine rice with a sprinkling of cashews.

By Skoals

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• firm tofu
• green onion
• olive oil
• sesame oil
• soy sauce
• peanut butter
• coconut
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook green onions for one minute. Add tofu, and continue cooking 4 minutes more, sprinkling with soy sauce halfway through. Gently stir in the peanut butter and ginger, being careful not to break the tofu, until well incorporated.
2. 2 Remove from heat, and toss in coconut. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By ROSEGRABOWSKI

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• red bell pepper
• chicken broth
• soy sauce
• peanut butter
• garlic
• honey
• red pepper flakes
• pork chop

Instructions

1. 1 Combine bell peppers, chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, garlic, honey, ginger, and pepper flakes in a slow cooker; add pork, turning to coat.
2. 2 Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low until pork is tender, 5 to 6 hours.
3. 3 Transfer pork from sauce to a cutting board using a slotted spoon. Shred pork; return to sauce in the slow cooker. Cook until hot, about 10 minutes; serve.

By fullerla

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• banana
• cucumber
• mint leaves
• cilantro
• red chile pepper
• lime juice
• fish sauce
• brown sugar
• tiger prawn

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, mix bananas, cucumbers, mint, cilantro, ginger, and red chile pepper to make salsa.
2. 2 In a small bowl, blend lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar until sugar has dissolved. Thoroughly mix into the salsa.
3. 3 Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Place prawns in the water, and cook 3 minutes, or until flesh is opaque. Serve with the banana salsa.

By NiTeAn6eL

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• udon noodle
• chicken broth
• soy sauce
• peanut butter
• honey
• garlic
• chile paste
• green onion
• peanut

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook udon in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, ginger, honey, garlic, and chili paste in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until peanut butter melts and sauce is heated through.
3. 3 Add drained noodles to peanut butter sauce; toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and peanuts.

By Amy Brolsma

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• soy sauce
• garlic
• hot pepper sauce
• chicken thigh
• sesame oil
• brown sugar
• onion
• water
• peanut butter
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Mix soy sauce, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and ginger together in a large bowl until well combined. Add chicken to the bowl, turn to coat evenly, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. 2 When ready to cook, remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Reserve marinade in the bowl.
3. 3 Heat sesame oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add water and reserved marinade and bring to a boil.
4. 4 Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add peanut butter, stir until well combined, and simmer for 10 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter, pour the sauce over top, and garnish with green onions.

By Debora

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• tamarind juice
• cilantro
• peanut
• rice vinegar
• brown sugar
• fish sauce
• red pepper flake
• sesame oil
• cucumber

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together the tamarind juice, cilantro, peanuts, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

By Michael Alejandro Genao

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• spring roll wrapper
• lettuce
• shrimp
• cucumber
• carrot
• cilantro
• mirin
• soy sauce
• white wine vinegar
• rice vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl of cool water, soak a wrapper until limp. Lay wrapper out flat. Place 1/6 of lettuce down middle of wrapper, then 1/6 of shrimp, cucumber, carrot, and cilantro. Fold over each end and tightly roll the wrapper around the contents, as if making a burrito. Moisten at seam; press to close.
2. 2 Lay on plate, cover with moist paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve. Then slice in two and serve with dipping sauce, below, or peanut sauce.
3. 3 To make the Quick Thai Dipping Sauce: Combine mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• peanut butter
• coconut milk
• water
• lime juice
• soy sauce
• fish sauce
• hot sauce
• garlic
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mix together peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, ginger, and garlic in a medium serving bowl until well combined. Stir in cilantro just before serving.

By Stephanie Morissette

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• vegetable broth
• shrimp
• lime
• thai chile pepper
• lemongrass
• tom yum paste
• fish sauce
• sugar
• chile sauce
• baby bella mushroom
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine vegetable broth and shrimp in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil for 10 minutes, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Remove shrimp from broth; remove and discard shells. Set cooked shrimp aside.
4. 4 Add lime juice and pulp, chile peppers, lemongrass, ginger, tom yum paste, fish sauce, sugar, and chile sauce to broth; cook for 10 minutes.
5. 5 Remove chile peppers, lemongrass, and ginger slices with a slotted spoon and discard. Return cooked shrimp to broth and remove the pot from heat.
6. 6 Ladle soup into bowls. Top with mushrooms and green onions.

By Nader

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• lemongrass
• fish sauce
• brown sugar
• rice vinegar
• garlic
• soy sauce
• onion
• vegetable oil
• coriander
• cumin
• turmeric
• cayenne pepper
• beef tri tip roast

Instructions

1. 1 Place lemongrass (bruised and chopped—see Chef's Notes), fish sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, onion, vegetable oil, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl; whisk until thoroughly mixed.
2. 2 Poke both sides of tri-tip roast numerous times with the tines of a fork to allow marinade to penetrate into the roast; add to marinade and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 to 12 hours, occasionally flipping roast and poking it more with a fork.
3. 3 Remove roast from marinade, allowing excess to drip off; place on a paper-towel-lined tray to drain briefly. Reserve marinade.
4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), indirect heat, and lightly oil the grate.
5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill over indirect heat, covered, basting with marinade and turning occasionally, 35 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 to 135 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer roast to a cutting board; rest before slicing, at least 20 minutes.
6. 6 Heat any remaining marinade in a saucepan to a boil; simmer 1 or 2 minutes. Serve sauce with roast.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• ground pork
• fish sauce
• garlic
• lemongrass puree
• cilantro
• peanut oil
• peanut oil
• onion
• tomato
• red curry paste
• coconut milk
• salt
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Combine pork, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon grass paste, cilantro, and peanut oil in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
2. 2 Shape pork mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs. (Mixture should yield approximately 34 to 36 meatballs.)
3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, giving the pan a shake occasionally. Turn meatballs until brown on all sides and cooked through, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Remove meatballs to a bowl.
4. 4 In a large saucepan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook onion until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Stir in curry paste. Cover and simmer over low heat until sauce begins to reduce, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
5. 5 Process sauce with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in coconut milk and adjust taste by adding additional salt if needed. Return meatballs to sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
6. 6 Garnish with cilantro if desired.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• tuna steak
• bread crumb
• green onion
• carrot
• cilantro
• sesame oil
• ketchup
• soy sauce
• cumin
• salt
• black pepper
• egg
• hamburger bun
• lettuce leaf
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, thoroughly mix minced tuna, bread crumbs, green onion, carrot, ginger, cilantro, sesame oil, ketchup, soy sauce, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat oven broiler.
3. 3 Form tuna mixture into 6 patties, and place in a broiler pan on top oven rack. Cook, uncovered, 4 minutes per side, or until easily flaked with a fork. Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce and tomato.

By dakota kelly

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• rice noodle
• chicken breast
• soy sauce
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• cucumber
• carrot
• mushroom
• onion
• garlic
• red chile sauce
• peanut sauce
• oyster sauce
• sesame oil
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Cook rice noodles according to package directions.
2. 2 Slice chicken breasts into strips. Marinate in soy sauce for about 1/2 hour.
3. 3 In a large saucepan or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink. Add garlic, ginger, and onions; cook until onions are tender. Add mushrooms and cucumbers; cook until mushrooms are tender. Add peppers, carrot, peanut sauce, oyster sauce, and hot chili pepper sauce. Heat through.
4. 4 Toss cooked rice noodles with saute. Garnish with sesame seeds.

By Sharon

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• jasmine rice
• water
• coconut milk
• soy sauce
• rice wine vinegar
• fish sauce
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• chicken breast
• shiitake mushroom
• green onion
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes.
3. 3 In a skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, and garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Mix in chicken strips, and cook about 3 minutes, until browned. Stir in the coconut milk sauce. Continue cooking until sauce is reduced be about 1/3. Mix in mushrooms, green onions, and basil, and cook until heated through. Serve over the cooked rice.

By GABRIELLEDC

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• olive oil
• shallot
• red bell pepper
• red chile pepper
• garlic
• coconut milk
• red curry paste
• chicken breast
• thai basil
• brown sugar
• lime juice
• fish sauce
• tomato
• thai basil
• scallion

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil a large nonstick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and stir-fry until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, chile pepper, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Pour in 1/4 of the coconut milk and stir in curry paste until well distributed.
2. 2 Add chicken, 1/4 cup Thai basil, brown sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Add the rest of the coconut milk and diced tomato to the pan and bring to the boil. Simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve with remaining basil and scallions on the side as a garnish.

By Duan van der Westhuizen

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• ✓ ginger root
• cilantro
• white sugar
• pineapple
• lime
• soy sauce
• fish sauce
• basil
• red bell pepper
• shrimp
• lemongrass
• thai chile pepper
• shallot
• garlic
• peanut oil
• salt
• water
• coconut milk
• butter
• jasmine rice

Instructions

1. 1 Bring the rice, butter, ginger, coconut milk, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork, and refrigerate until cold.
2. 2 Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, shallot, minced chile pepper, ginger, and lemon grass; cook for 1 minute until the shallot begins to go limp. Add the shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp has turned pink, then stir in the red bell pepper slices. Continue cooking until the shrimp is no longer opaque in the center. Season with basil, fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.
3. 3 Stir the shrimp mixture into the chilled rice along with the pineapple and sugar. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

By Tastyeatsathome

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• lime
• cilantro
• cornstarch
• red bell pepper
• zucchini
• chicken breast
• black pepper
• salt
• water
• coconut milk
• coriander
• red chile paste
• fish sauce
• yellow curry paste
• carrot
• red potato
• garlic
• onion
• sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat sesame oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until garlic begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, curry paste, ginger, fish sauce, chile paste, and coriander; stir until evenly coated and well mixed.
2. 2 Stir coconut milk and 1/2 cup water into the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in chicken, zucchini, and bell pepper. Continue to simmer, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more.
3. 3 Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup water in a small bowl; stir into the simmering mixture. Uncover, raise heat to high, and bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro and lime juice just prior to serving.

By bluremi

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• cucumber
• cilantro
• soy sauce
• white vinegar
• ginger
• fermented soybean
• garlic
• thai chile pepper
• chicken broth
• jasmine rice
• shallot
• garlic
• pandan leaf
• ginger
• coconut oil
• salt
• sugar
• garlic
• chicken
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add chicken, 1 cup ginger, 1 head garlic, sugar, and salt to the pot. Return to a boil; simmer for 35 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, cover to keep warm, and set aside.
2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a rice cooker or heavy-bottomed pot. Add 4 pieces chopped ginger, pandan leaves, 1 tablespoon garlic, and shallots; cook and stir until golden and aromatic.
3. 3 Add rice to rice cooker or pot; stir to coat with oil. Stir in chicken broth; set rice cooker cycle according to manufacturer's instructions. If using a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, combine Thai chiles, pickled garlic, fermented soybeans, 1/3 cup ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce in the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse until liquefied but not smooth.
5. 5 Debone chicken; discard bones. Cut meat into 1-inch pieces.
6. 6 Place chicken pieces over cooked rice; top with Thai chile sauce or serve sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro and cucumbers.

By nongskhaomangaiallrecipe

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• cilantro
• yogurt
• saffron
• thai pepper garlic sauce
• lemongrass
• thai chile pepper
• soy sauce
• fish sauce
• white wine
• vegetable broth
• coconut milk
• red bell pepper
• broccoli
• carrot
• garlic
• onion
• olive oil
• water
• brown rice

Instructions

1. 1 Bring the rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes.
2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion, garlic, ginger, and carrots 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in broccoli, red bell pepper, coconut milk, broth, wine, fish sauce, soy sauce, Thai chile peppers, lemon grass, garlic sauce, and saffron. Simmer 25 minutes.
3. 3 Pour soup in batches into a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth and creamy. Return to the pot, and mix in yogurt and cooked rice. Top with cilantro to serve.

By Krista

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• lime
• lime juice
• butter
• yogurt
• coconut milk
• chicken breast
• salt
• sugar
• garlic
• onion
• olive oil
• bay leaf
• allspice
• clove
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• paprika
• nutmeg
• coriander
• turmeric
• cumin
• cinnamon
• curry powder

Instructions

1. 1 Combine curry powder, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, coriander, nutmeg, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, cloves, allspice, and bay leaves in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the oils in the spices to activate. Pour olive oil into the skillet and add onion. Cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, sugar, and salt; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Add chicken pieces, coconut milk, yogurt, and butter to the skillet. Bring to a boil, slightly reduce heat, and simmer until sauce reduces to desired thickness, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Remove and discard bay leaves. Stir in lime juice and serve with lime wedges on the side.

By Matthieu Duquette

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1 Lay ginger slices out on your dehydrator tray. Dry according to manufacturer's instructions, rotating every 20 to 30 minutes, until crisp and fragrant, about 2 hours.
2. 2 Break up dried ginger into smaller pieces; transfer to a saucepan. Add coconut oil; heat gently over low heat until natural oils from ginger infuse the oil, at least 2 hours.
3. 3 Strain ginger oil through a strainer to remove large pieces. Wrap cheesecloth over top of a glass jar. Pour ginger oil through cheesecloth into jar to strain again.

By Chef Shelley Pogue

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• carrot
• orange

Instructions

1. 1 Juice ginger, carrots, and oranges in a juicer, respectively. Serve immediately.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ ginger root
• white sugar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Cut ginger into 2-inch pieces and slice lengthwise into 1/8-inch slices. Score ginger slices by pricking with a fork.
2. 2 Toss ginger with sugar in a bowl.
3. 3 Combine ginger-sugar mixture and water in a large skillet or wok; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts into a syrup and starts to crystallize, about 1 hour. Continue stirring until syrup is mostly crystallized and ginger comes together in a pile in the center of the skillet and very little syrup drains out; remove from heat.
4. 4 Toss ginger slices gently to cool and separate from excess sugar. Spread slices out on a tray to cool and dry.

By lperejma