20 ginger recipes for real gourmets

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Prepare tea, coffee, jams, pies, salads and all kinds of meat dishes.

Main dishes

1. Chicken in ginger sauce

Ingredients

• 4 skinless chicken breasts;
• a piece of ginger (about 3 cm);
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper;
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 lime;
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
• 1 onion;
• 1 chili pepper;
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 280 ml heavy cream;
• ½ lemon;
• salt to taste.

Preparation

Cut the breast into cubes. Peel and chop the ginger and garlic. Place the chicken, ginger, garlic, ground pepper, coriander, lime juice, and a tablespoon of oil in a bowl and stir. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Place the chicken and marinade in a preheated skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally.

Heat the remaining oil in another pan and cook the chopped onions and chili in it for 3-4 minutes. Add turmeric and stir well. Reduce heat, add cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then add the marinade chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt.

The dish goes well with rice.

2. Pork with ginger crust

Ingredients

• 2 heads of garlic;
• 80 g fresh ginger;
• 3 chili peppers
• salt to taste;
• 2 tablespoons of turmeric
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 kg of pork loin.

Preparation

Peel the garlic and ginger, remove the seeds from the peppers. Grind these ingredients first with a knife and then in a mortar with salt. Add turmeric and olive oil. Stir and completely rub the pork with this mixture, on the skin of which you first need to draw a fine mesh with a knife.

Place the pork in an oven preheated to 240 ° C, immediately lower the temperature to 180 ° C and bake for 45 minutes.

3. Chicken wings in ginger and honey marinade

Ingredients

• 1 onion;
• 5 tablespoons of honey;
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 chili pepper;
• a piece of ginger (1-2 cm);
• a few sprigs of thyme;
• 25 chicken wings.

Preparation

Combine chopped onion, honey, soy sauce, thinly sliced chili, grated ginger and thyme leaves. Arrange the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet or in a glass dish. Pour marinade over, cover with cling film and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Turning often, fry the marinated wings in a hot skillet for 15–20 minutes until golden brown. To bring the meat to readiness, place the skillet in the preheated oven to 180 ° C for 10-15 minutes.

4. Zucchini and shrimp curry with ginger

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
• 500 g zucchini;
• 2 tablespoons of grated peeled ginger;
• 6 cloves of garlic;
• 1 chili pepper;
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon of turmeric;
• 500 g of tomatoes;
• 150 ml vegetable broth;
• 220 g peeled shrimp;
• a few sprigs of cilantro.

Preparation

Heat in oil and fry the zucchini cut into thin wedges for 5-6 minutes. Put it out of the pan and cook the ginger, chopped garlic and chili and spices in it for a couple of minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and simmer for a few more minutes. Pour in the hot broth and let the mixture thicken. Then add the shrimp and zucchini and simmer until softened. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

5. Beef in ginger sauce

Ingredients

• 450 g beef fillet;
• ¼ teaspoon of salt;
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 2 tablespoons of grated peeled ginger;
• 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil;
• 1 clove of garlic;
• 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 120 ml beef broth;
• a few feathers of green onions.

Preparation

Cut the fillets into small thin slices. Season with salt and pepper. Fry the ginger in hot oil for a couple of minutes. Add chopped garlic and beef and cook for a couple more minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the soy sauce, broth mixed with starch and mix well. Then add the onion, cut into strips and simmer for about a minute.

6. Chicken cutlets with ginger

Ingredients

• 3 cloves of garlic;
• a piece of ginger (about 5 cm);
• 1 onion;
• 4 skinless chicken thighs;
• 2 skinless chicken breasts;
• ¼ bunch of cilantro;
• 1-2 tablespoons of soy sauce;
• some vegetable oil.

Preparation

Grind the garlic, ginger and onion in a blender. Add the chopped chicken, cilantro and soy sauce to them and chop again. Blind cutlets from the resulting mass with wet hands. Fry them in hot oil for about 4 minutes on each side. Serve with hot sauce.

Salads

1. Salad with chicken, spinach and ginger

Ingredients

• 6 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger;
• 1 skinless chicken breast;
• 50 g spinach;
• 1 small carrot;
• a few feathers of green onions.

Preparation

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 4 tablespoons of butter, soy sauce, salt, pepper and ginger. Shake and refrigerate. Cut the breast into cubes and fry in the remaining butter until golden brown. In a bowl, combine the spinach, grated carrots, chopped onions and slightly cooled chicken. Pour the chilled dressing over the salad.

2. Spicy vegetable salad with ginger

Ingredients

• 4 cucumbers;
• 2 carrots;
• a few feathers of green onions;
• 1 clove of garlic;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 1 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon paprika;
• 2 teaspoons of grated peeled ginger
• 80 ml of water;
• 60 ml white vinegar;
• 50 g sugar.

Preparation

Cut the cucumbers in half, then into quarters lengthwise. Grate the carrots with a Korean style carrot grater. Combine chopped onion and garlic, spices, ginger and water. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar and sugar. Stir and pour the dressing over the vegetables.

desserts

1. Ginger and Pear Pie

Ingredients

For filling:

• 2 medium pears;
• 50 g butter;
• 60 g brown sugar;
• some vegetable oil.

For the test:

• 120 ml of milk with a fat content of 2%;
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 egg;
• 100 g brown sugar;
• 100 g honey;
• 60 g butter;
• 150 g flour;
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda;
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon of salt;
• ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves.

Preparation

Peel the pears, core and slice lengthwise into thin wedges. Melt butter over medium heat, add sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the bottom of the oiled baking dish, and place the pears beautifully on top.

Pour vinegar into milk and leave for 5 minutes. Then add eggs, sugar, honey and melted butter and mix well. In another container, combine flour and spices. Knead to a homogeneous dough and place on top of the pears.

Bake in an oven preheated to 180 ° C for 25-30 minutes. Check the doneness with a toothpick: it should come out of the cake dry.

Let the tart sit for 10 minutes, then gently flip it pears up onto a serving platter.

2. Gingerbread muffins

Ingredients

• 120 ml of vegetable oil;
• 50 g sugar;
• 50 g brown sugar;
• 300 g honey;
• 1 egg;
• 360 g flour;
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda;
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon salt;
• 240 ml of water.

Preparation

Combine butter and two types of sugar. Beat in the egg and honey. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients and add to the dough along with the water. Stir until smooth. Fill the muffin tins with ⅔ of dough. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 ° C for 20-25 minutes.

3. Ginger and pumpkin bread

Ingredients

• 180 g butter;
• 140 g of liquid honey;
• 1 egg;
• 250 g peeled pumpkin;
• 100 g brown sugar;
• 350 g flour;
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon of ground ginger.

Preparation

Combine softened butter, honey, egg and grated pumpkin pulp. Then add the rest of the ingredients and knead to a homogeneous dough. Place in an elongated parchment-lined baking dish.

Bake the bread at 180 ° C for about an hour, until browned.

4. Ginger-chocolate brownie

Ingredients

• 120 g butter;
• 90 g dark chocolate;
• 200 g sugar;
• 80 g flour;
• 30 g unsweetened cocoa;
• 2 eggs;
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
• vanillin - on the tip of a knife;
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg;
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger;
• ¼ teaspoon of salt;
• ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves.

Preparation

Melt butter and chocolate over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat, add all other ingredients and stir well. Place the dough in a parchment-lined baking dish and place in an oven preheated to 160 ° C for 30–35 minutes.

The inside of the finished brownie should be moist. If you stick a toothpick into it, some dough will remain on it.

5. Spicy gingerbread cookie

Ingredients

• 270 g flour;
• 2 teaspoons of baking soda;
• 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt;
• ½ teaspoon of ground cloves;
• ¼ a teaspoon of ground white pepper;
• 220 g butter;
• 100 g sugar;
• 1 egg;
• 100 g of honey.

Preparation

Combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices. In another container, beat the butter with a mixer. Add sugar to it and beat for a couple of minutes. Add egg and honey and stir again. Then add dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour.

Roll out the chilled dough into a thin layer and cut out a round cookie from it. Place it on parchment-lined baking trays a short distance apart. Bake one baking sheet each with cookies for about 15 minutes at 180 ° C.

6. Ginger and pear jam

Ingredients

• 1 800 g ripe pears;
• 800 g sugar;
• 60 ml lemon juice;
• 2 teaspoons of grated peeled ginger
• 1 tablespoon of pectin is optional.

Preparation

Peel the pears and grate on a coarse grater. Combine them in a large saucepan with sugar, lemon juice and ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30–45 minutes, until mixture thickens.

Pectin can be added for even more consistency. Combine it with ¼ cup jam, then put the jam back in the pot, stir and cook for a few more minutes.

7. Jam with ginger, peaches and plums

Ingredients

• 20-25 yellow plums;
• 4 peeled peaches;
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
• 400 g sugar;
• juice of 1 lemon.

Preparation

Remove the seeds from plums and peaches and cut the flesh into large pieces. Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook the jam for another 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. Pickled pears with ginger

Ingredients

• 500 g sugar;
• 500 ml white wine vinegar;
• 1 orange;
• a piece of ginger (about 5 cm);
• 3 bay leaves;
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns;
• 1 ½ kg of small ripe pears.

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, cut zest and orange juice, thin ginger wedges, bay leaves, and pepper. Stir occasionally, bring to a boil over low heat and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Peel, core, and cut in half or in quarters. Place them in a saucepan and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the pears are tender. Place them in sterilized jars. Boil the remaining liquid until it is reduced by a third. Then pour into jars with spices and close tightly.

Beverages

1. Ginger tea

Ingredients

• a piece of ginger (about 5 cm);
• 400-500 ml of water;
• 1-3 tablespoons of honey;
• ¼ lemon.

Preparation

Peel the ginger and cut into thin slices. Add water to a saucepan, add ginger and simmer for at least 10 minutes. For a stronger drink, add more ginger and simmer for at least 20 minutes. Remove from heat, add honey and lemon juice.

2. Ginger milk tea

Ingredients

• a piece of ginger (about 5 cm);
• 1 liter of water;
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• sugar to taste;
• 3-4 teaspoons of black tea;
• 150-200 ml of milk.

Preparation

Peel the ginger and grate. Place the ginger and cardamom in a pot of water. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the water turns yellowish. Add sugar and cook over low heat for a couple of minutes. Then add tea. After 1-2 minutes, pour in the milk and cook for a couple more minutes. Strain the finished tea through a sieve and pour into cups.

3. Ginger coffee

Ingredients

• 6 teaspoons of ground coffee beans;
• 4 teaspoons of sugar;
• 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 240 ml of water;
• milk is optional.

Preparation

Put dry ingredients in a Turk, cover with water and put on fire. When the foam starts to rise, remove the Turk from the heat. After a while, put it back on the stove. Repeat these steps two more times. Add milk to the finished coffee if desired.

4. Ginger lemonade

Ingredients

• 50 g ginger;
• 150-200 ml of water;
• 300 g sugar;
• 3 lemons;
• mineral water.

Preparation

Peel the ginger and grate on a coarse grater. Toss the ginger, sugar and 2 sliced lemons into a pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, cool and pass through a sieve. Pour the resulting mixture into a jug, pour the desired amount of mineral water and garnish with the leftover lemon wedges.