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Quick and Easy Homemade Pickled Ginger
Everyone has had pickled ginger as a condiment in a sushi restaurant, but did you know it can be made at home? The preparation isn't that time consuming, but the ginger has to sit in a vinegar mixture for several hours. Considering that the pickled ginger can last for up to six months in the fridge, it's well worth the effort!
Know Your Ingredients: Ginger Beer
For a refreshment so popular, it's interesting to note how many misconceptions exist about ginger beer.
The drink, which originated in the mid-1700s in England, was first known as a fermented alcoholic beverage made from sugar, ginger, water, and a starter culture known as ginger beer plant. But today, the name "ginger beer" is actually a misnomer, as most commercial ginger beer is a soft drink, and contains no alcohol.
Come Party With Me: Chinese New Year — Drinks
Although there's no customary drink associated with Chinese New Year, I'm serving a potent signature cocktail at my singles-only dinner on Valentine's Day. The flavor profile of the drink? Ginger!
Ring In the Year of the Tiger With Fragrant Steamed Fish
For anyone that hails from Southeast China, it wouldn't be the Lunar New Year without some form of fish. The Chinese are big on words that sound the same, but have double meanings, and the common Mandarin phrase nian nian you yu ("may there be surpluses every year") sounds the same as the phrase "may there be fish every year."
A fragrant whole fish, steamed and served with aromatic ginger, scallions, and cilantro, is a staple of my family's annual dinner.
Spicy Delight: Gingerbread Cookies
I believe little indulgences are a part of life, and cookies are one of mine. While a cookie will always be a cookie, made with sugar, butter, and eggs, all cookies are not on equal standing. Some of these sweet treats contain less butter, sugar, and eggs than others, and this ginger molasses cookie falls into the healthier category.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
Instead of ordering takeout on this Friday night, stay in and whip up a healthful, but uncomplicated chicken stir-fry. How simple is this? You toss zucchini, carrots, onion, and red pepper (or whatever veggies you have on hand) in a searing hot pan to cook, then throw in boneless skinless chicken breasts.
What's Cooking at Slashfood
We love Slashfood so much that every Thursday we round up their most delicious stories. Here are this week's finds:
- The secret to making super aromatic tea is ginger.
- Tips for pairing wine with Winter fruits.
- The FDA is investigating the fake "unfaithful" Tiger Woods Gatorade campagin.
- A stray pig was found at a Quiznos drive-thru window.
- Anthony Bourdain discusses the new season of No Reservations.
- A cheese recall has hit the national markets.
Ditch the Gingerbread Men in Favor of Gingersnap Palmiers
I enjoy croissants, appreciate brioche, and have been known to eat a madeleine or two. But, the one French pastry I'll never, ever turn down is a good palmier. It's that weightless flakiness, caramelized crust, and buttery end note that get me every time.
Treat a Cold: Make Your Own Ginger Tea
My aunt is from Thailand and when I'm sick she'll use her arsenal of Thai herbs and spices to concoct a cold remedy for me. When I was younger my uncle would look at her cautiously as she mixed her treatments because he was so used to popping a pill when sick. Now that I'm an adult I find it funny that many of my aunt's "crazy cures" have made their way into mainstream culture, like ginger.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Shrimp and Ginger Stir-Fry
As much as I love talking and thinking about Thanksgiving, sometimes it's nice to take a quick break from the all-American feast and enjoy a simple Asian-inspired meal.
In this recipe, shrimp is combined with a gingery soy sauce, chunks of red pepper, and slivers of green onions. Served on a bed of rice, it makes for a light and flavorful alternative to the season's plethora of comfort foods.
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