Ginger root and Juice of Ginger is a popular product in the modern world of healthy eating. It can be found on the shelves of almost any store in fresh form. It is very useful for our body. The homeland of ginger root is Asia, in ancient times it spread to Eastern Europe, Greece and Italy. Most often, dried ginger root was used as a spice for baking or marinades. Fresh ginger root has strong tonic immunostimulating properties.
Ginger contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds such as gingerol, which strengthen the immune system. Ginger juice helps reduce inflammation in the body. Ginger stimulates the production of gastric juices and enzymes and improves digestion. Ginger can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and blood sugar. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger help improve skin health.
Ginger stimulates metabolism, speeds up metabolism and promotes fat burning. Regular consumption of even a small amount of fresh ginger root can improve the overall condition of the body, improve digestion, help fight colds and reduce pain in the joints and muscles, it also helps with migraines. In this article, I will tell you how to use ginger root juice and share with you tips for juicing ginger root.
I love using ginger root juice in my cooking, it is quite easy to make and allows you to store it frozen and use it whenever you need.Often it happens that ginger root is sold in quite large quantities. After purchase, ginger root should be stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks or like potatoes in a ventilated dry room.
The easiest way to squeeze juice from ginger is to use a juicer. To do this, you just need to peel the ginger root a little with a spoon. Put the prepared peeled roots in a juicer and squeeze out the juice. From 17 ounces of ginger root you get about 100-150 ml of juice. It can be used to make salad dressings, smoothies, lemonades and, of course, aromatic tea.
If you don’t have a juicer, don’t worry, you can do it without. For juicing ginger root, you need to grate the peeled ginger on a fine grater and squeeze the Juice of Ginger through cheesecloth. I recommend to use gloves, because ginger root is hot and can cause an allergic reaction or burning when in contact with the skin.
Making Juice of Ginger at Home:
1. Carefully peel the ginger roots with a teaspoon and or small knife. Cut into medium-sized pieces.
2. Place the ginger root in a Masticating juicer and squeeze out the juice.
3.If you don’t have a juicer, grate the peeled ginger root on a microplane grater and squeeze out the juice using cheesecloth.
4. Pour the juice into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the Juice of Ginger in an ice cube tray and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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How to choose ginger root in the store?
Good ginger should be firm and dense to the touch, without spots or soft areas. The color of the root is light brown with a smooth with slightly shiny skin. Good juicy roots are heavy, do not take ginger with wrinkled dry skin there will be a lot of hard fibers and little juice.
How to store ginger root?
At room temperature fresh ginger root can be stored for about 1-2 weeks in a cool, dry, dark place.
In the refrigerator ginger can be stored for 3-4 weeks, wrapped in a paper towel and placed in a plastic bag.
In the freezer sliced or grated ginger roots can be stored up to 6 months or longer.
How to store Juice of Ginger?
Freshly squeezed ginger juice will keep for 3-5 days in a tightly sealed glass bottle in the refrigerator.
In the freezer, juice can be frozen in ice cube trays. Frozen juice retains its properties for up to 6 months.
What are the benefits of ginger root juice?
Ginger root juice contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds such as gingerol, which strengthen the immune system. Ginger juice helps reduce inflammation in the body. It stimulates the production of gastric juices and enzymes and improves digestion. Ginger can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and blood sugar. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger root juice help improve skin health. Ginger stimulates metabolism, speeds up metabolism and promotes fat burning.
Who should not eat ginger root juice?
Ginger root juice should not be used by people with:
stomach and intestinal diseases gallstone disease, blood clotting disorders, pregnant women, high blood pressure, children under 2 years old. In any case, if you have chronic diseases or are taking any medications, it is better to consult a doctor before drinking ginger root juice.
How much ginger juice will you get of fresh root?
500g of ginger root can produce approximately 100-150 ml of juice.
Easy Juice of Ginger at Home In 5 Minutes!
Equipment
- masticating juicer
- Microplane grater
- cheesecloth or Straining bag
Ingredients
- 1 lb ginger fresh root
Instructions
- Carefully peel the ginger roots with a teaspoon and or small knife. Cut into medium-sized pieces.
- Place the ginger root in a Masticating juicer and squeeze out the juice.
- If you don’t have a juicer, grate the peeled ginger root on a microplane grater and squeeze out the juice using cheesecloth.
- Pour the juice into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the ginger juice in an ice cube tray and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
