How to Freeze Fresh Ginger

The easiest way to freeze ginger to enjoy all year round!

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Servings: servings

Calories: 23kcal

Author: Laura Miner

Equipment

Sharp Knife

Ingredients

6 oz. fresh ginger root

Instructions

Wash and dry the ginger root. Peel each piece (optional) using the side of a spoon to scrape away the ginger skin. Cut away any shriveled or soft spots.
Use a sharp knife to finely mince the ginger, or slice it into thin slices.
Transfer the ginger to a freezer safe bag.
Flatten the bag into a thin layer of ginger, squeezing all the air out. Use a chop stick or pen to press lines into the bag, creating small sections of minced ginger. Set the bag flat in the freezer.
As needed, break off pieces and remove from the bag to use in your favorite recipes!

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Notes

Shelf life: For best taste, use frozen ginger within 3-4 months.

Servings: Many recipes call for ginger in units of inches. For every 1 inch of ginger a recipe calls for, use 1 Tablespoon of minced ginger.

Should I peel it? Ginger skin is edible, so it isn't entirely necessary to peel ginger, although many people do prefer it. If you leave it unpeeled, wash the skin well and cut away any soft or shriveled spots.

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