Ginger

Gingembre

What it is

In medieval England a pound of ginger cost a sheep, and Queen Elizabeth I is credited with the first gingerbread men, baked as portraits of her courtiers. A root that has been currency, medicine and flattery.

In the kitchen

Peel it with the edge of a teaspoon — it follows the knots better than any knife. Frozen, it grates like a dream.

Goes with

Carrot Soy sauce Honey Mango Dark chocolate Coconut milk Salmon

Same species

Beni shoga Gari (pickled ginger) Myoga

Also used with

Aka miso Ark shell Amazake Anardana Arame Ashanti pepper

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