Ginger enhances the flavor of many dishes and is a staple ingredient in some of our favorite recipes. One of the best ways to go about preserving fresh ginger is by freezing it. We’ll take a look at where you can purchase the best fresh ginger for freezing, and why it is important to learn how to freeze fresh ginger for long term storage.
Where to buy the best fresh ginger for freezing The quality of fresh ginger you use is supremely important in getting the full flavor. Using fresh ginger root that's firm to the touch, and free of any mold or soft spots. Fresh ginger can be found at the supermarket, farmers’ market or Asian grocery store. PT31Gp Share this FFB62 SearchIngredients Fresh ginger How To Choose Look for smooth, plump specimens with taut skin when choosing fresh ginger. And steer clear of ginger which is wrinkled or beginning to sprout, that’s a sign it’s nearing the end. By choosing the best quality ginger, you can ensure longer retention of flavor and aroma in your frozen ginger.
Freezing fresh ginger is something that you’ll want to do if you need to store fresh ginger for an extended period of time and retain its natural flavor and aroma. It doesn't take long for fresh ginger to go bad if not stored right and when it does, the loss of flavor is a total bummer. Freezing fresh ginger is an easy way to elongate its shelf life, and make sure you have it on hand next time a recipe calls for some. Feeling grateful for my frozen ginger as a big perk while doing so! Another great thing about freezing fresh ginger is having so much of this awesome ingredient on hand at ALL TIMES!! Whether you're using fresh ginger for stir-fries, soups, marinades or tea, having some frozen and at the ready can save you time (and lose less ginger to spoilage) so that it's always there when you don't even realize how much you need it. All in all, freezing fresh ginger is an easy and effective method to make sure you can have the flavor and nutritional properties of ginger at your disposal for quite a while.
Freezer-Burned One frequent problem when freezing fresh ginger is freezer burn. This happens when the ginger is not well sealed or covered and air can get to it and dry it out. To prevent freezer burn, don't forget to tightly wrap the ginger in plastic or aluminum before stashing it in a freezer-safe container or bag.
Another quite common mistake can be to lose flavor of the fresh ginger as you freeze it. This could occur if the ginger isn't stored well, or is in the vicinity of other strongly-scented items in your freezer. To avoid the loss of flavor, keep the ginger in a sealed bag or container and try to keep it away from other smelly foods stored in your freezer.
Cut the ginger into small parts or slices and freeze. It will be easier when you want to use the ginger later on, as you’ll just be able to remove the amount you need rather than defrosting a block.
Keep your ginger in an airtight storage or bag to avoid air exposure which will continue flavor loss. Just be sure to label the container with the date so you know when it was frozen.
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