Learn how to peel ginger. It can be pretty tough to get around all the nobs of the ginger root. There is an easy way to peel ginger between all the nooks and crannies to keep as much of the ginger as possible.
When I learned this trick I was so surprised how easy it was. It really is a game changer and so easy. I really started using more ginger in my recipes, it it has incredible health benefits.
Video – how to peel ginger
Ingredients
- 1 knob of ginger
Equipment
- cutting board
- spoon
3 Simple steps for peeling ginger
This method is so easy when your using a spoon. Just follow these simple steps to get the most yield out of your ginger.
Wash the ginger
Yes, you should always wash the ginger first. All vegetables should be washed. You really don’t know where they came from and the environment that they were transported in.
Also if they are not organic you can still have pesticides, fungicide and who knows what else left on the ginger. Organic can also carry these things so it is best to wash first.
If your thinking that your removing the skin anyway than it does not matter you need to consider as you remove the skin you will be passing whats on it to the ginger underneath.
Grab an older spoon for peeling
This is the best part of the blog post. Yes, the tool you are going to use is a spoon.
The spoons that have a square edge work a little better than say a brand new rounded edge spoon.
Peel the ginger
Work your away around the ginger. The beauty of the spoon is that you can get into the cracks of the nobs. You are looking at creating a scraping motion to remove the skin.
This will also provide the biggest yield without much waste seeing that you get so close the flesh of the ginger.
If you are having a hard time getting in between the different cracks and turns of the ginger root, then go ahead and break a nob off to make the process easier.
Learning how to peel ginger does not need to be hard if you follow the steps!
FAQ
Is it ok to eat the skin of ginger?
Sure, I don’t think it’s a problem but I do not think you will like the taste and more than likely you will choose to peel the ginger before you eat it.
So what is ginger anyway?
Ginger is a root. It has all kinds of health benefits and it brings some great flavor to cooking dishes. If you would like to learn more about ginger, check out ginger Wikipedia.
How long can you store ginger?
It all depends on how old and fresh it was when you bought the ginger. If the ginger is getting soft and it’s losing its integrity you should start to think about getting rid of it.
Fresh ginger in the fridge not peeled could last you a few weeks.
Peel ginger with a pairing knife
There is another way to peel ginger. This can be quicker but you do lose some of the ginger when you peel it with a knife.
Take a good slice off from the side so that you have a flat surface to work on. Lay the ginger on the flat side so you can square up all the sides.
The benefit of peeling ginger this way is it helps with cutting and slicing the ginger later.
After you have peeled it check out my post on how to cut ginger.
How to Peel Ginger
Ingredients
- 1 ginger root
- 1 pinch salt optional
Instructions
- Wash the ginger.
- Grab a spoon with an edge for peeling. Look for a spoon that is old that has a bit of a rough edge to it for best results.
- Scrape the ginger with the edge of the spoon to peel.
Notes
- Scrape away from yourself to prevent getting your knuckles with the spoon.
- Watch my video for a visual on the steps.
Thanks for the tip on peeling ginger. Never took the time to find a better way.