I love being cozy--like seriously cozy. When it gets cold outside, and we have to turn the heat on – I love staying at home curled up under a blanket with some tea (with honey) and a good book. My trusty tea sidekick and part of my winter wellness pantry, this honey-fermented ginger is a boost of the good stuff. This ginger honey is a powerhouse of live cultures and flavors.
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Are you ready to embark on a ginger-filled adventure with a burst of flavor? Discover a world of enticing ginger recipes that will tantalize your taste buds.
From the refreshing Ginger Shots to the vibrant fusion of Lemon Fermented Ginger Honey, there's a recipe for everyone. Quench your thirst with revitalizing Ginger Water, add a touch of magic with versatile Ginger Syrup, and indulge in the cozy comfort of Fresh Ginger Tea.
With these enticing options, you can explore ginger's remarkable flavors and health benefits in one exciting culinary journey. Get ready to unlock the full potential of ginger and elevate your culinary creations to new heights.
Raw Honey 101
Raw honey is not pasteurized or filtered and is considered more "natural" than processed honey. It contains various beneficial nutrients, enzymes, and microbes often lost or destroyed during pasteurization and filtering.
These nutrients and enzymes can play a role in the fermentation process, helping to promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms and contributing to the flavor and overall quality of your honey ferment.
Ingredients
Raw Honey
It is generally recommended to use raw honey for fermenting, as it will provide a source of nutrients and enzymes that can help the fermentation process. However, you can still use regular, pasteurized honey if you do not have raw honey. The fermentation process will still occur, but the resulting product may differ slightly in flavor.
Fresh Ginger
Equipment
- Mandolin or vegetable peeler
- Spoon: use the side of a spoon is great for peeling
- Sharp knife
Instructions
Wash and peel the ginger, then slice it into matchsticks or grate it using a fine grater. Combine the grated ginger and honey in the jar. Stir well to combine.
Tightly seal the jar and store it at room temperature in a dark place. Allow the mixture to ferment for at least a week, but up to a month or more, depending on your desired level of fermentation.
Agitating it daily is important, so there's no mold growth on any surfaces - this is important! Keep an eye out for any signs of spoilage, but it's important to shake your jar daily. After a week, you may taste test if desired; Store in sealed glass jars at room temperature indefinitely.
Place the jar on a plate away from direct sunlight. Be sure to burp the jar daily to release trapped carbon dioxide.
Expert Tips
Always wash your hands thoroughly and use clean utensils to avoid contaminating the mixture.
How to enjoy this honey
- marinade or salad dressings
- natural remedy
if you are fighting something off or have a bit of a sore throat, a tablespoon in black tea or a hot toddy would be an option to soothe
📖 Recipe
Honey Fermented Ginger
The honey ferment recipe is really simple. You just need fresh ginger, raw honey, and time. The fermentation process will transform the ginger into a spicy and sweet condiment that can be used in many ways.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw honey
- ½ cup of fresh ginger sliced into matchsticks
Instructions
- Wash and peel the ginger, then slice it into matchsticks or grate it using a fine grater.
- Combine the grated ginger and honey in the jar. Stir well to combine.
- Tightly seal the jar and store it at room temperature in a dark place.
- Allow the mixture to ferment for at least a week, but up to a month or more, depending on your desired level of fermentation.
- Agitating it daily is important so there's no mold growth on any surfaces - this is important! After a month you may taste test if desired; Store in sealed glass jars at room temperature indefinitely.
Notes
Always wash your hands thoroughly and use clean utensils to avoid contaminating the mixture.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
½ ozAmount Per Serving: Calories: 67Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 0g
Tom Rector says
I ldrink ginger tea daily. Ginger, honey, lemon juice AND zest! I found it in the Philippines and the antioxidants remove the bags from under my eyes (just by drinking it!)
The most important step in making the tea is smashing the ginger after you peel it and chop it. When I skip this step, I notice that the tea is actually harsh, or bitter, it's not near as flavorful and certainly doesn't carry that notable, ginger flavor.
I don't know if it will help the flavor of the fermented recipe, but for the difference that it makes in the tea, I'm willing to test it!
Amazing recipe, thank you for another way to add ginger to my life!
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Ingredients
Ginger/Honey/Lemon/Yerba mate tea/Turmeric/Pepper
Peel, chop and smash 1/2 cup ginger.
Heat 3 cups water.
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, ginger, and honey.
Boil for 5 minutes.
Once the ginger has stopped boiling, use approximately 10-12 ounces to brew 'yerba mate' tea leaves.
Once the yerba mate tea has brewed, filter or remove the tea leaves and add 1/4 tsp turmeric along with a little black pepper to the tea.
This isn't exactly a 'good' drink, lol. My friends will not drink it if offered in my home and I definately do not sip this in the mornings! I force it down, toothbrush already loaded with toothpaste in the other hand for the turmeric's effect on my teeth (who am I kidding - it helps with the taste too,) and enjoy the amazing, bright new aspects of my soul, and the world, that my titanium tea opens up for me.
Thanks to Tim Ferriss - Biohacker, uber-entrepreneur, millionaire, Chinese kickboxing champion, Uber investor, author.