Ginger?

bestpud

This is probably a very thick question, but can I buy ginger in pureed form, or in a jar of some sort as you can with garlic, and if so, where is it in the supermarket, please?

I am doing an online Tesco shop now but can't find it anywhere...

Diflower

Yes you can, it's not cheap but very handy.
Barts is good, try under herbs/spices, or Oriental foods? Don't think I've seen it in Tesco laterly thoug, the last one I got was Sainsburys.
Tesco do their own but I don't like it, it's in quite big bits, not a puree.

Tea_Pea_Dee

http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=251981421 Link to the tesco very lazy ginger

It is £1.47 and preserved in white vinegar Can you not buy root ginger and grate it finely?

Raspberry_Swirl

In the world foods section there's usually minced/pureed ginger in with the Indian foods. You can also get garlic and chilli like this as well.

bestpud

Thanks both. Knew I'd get the answer on here!

Yes, at that price I will grate my own! :eek:

I thought it would be more economical as we won't use lots of it, but I'll stick to fresh and just bin it if it doesn't get used. :cool:

Minihauk

I bought some fresh ginger yesterday from the local Asian grocers. I peeled it and used my mini chopper to puree it, popped it into a freezer bag, flattened it and then when I need it I can just break a little piece off to use. Keeps for months then.

bestpud

Minihauk wrote: »

I bought some fresh ginger yesterday from the local Asian grocers. I peeled it and used my mini chopper to puree it, popped it into a freezer bag, flattened it and then when I need it I can just break a little piece off to use. Keeps for months then.

Thank you!

I have a lot to learn, but I'm getting there...slowly!

rachbc

I buy pure ginger puree from the asian shop - frozen in ice cube size blocks. its actually cheaper than buying and grating my own and no waste - win win

PipneyJane

I buy fresh ginger, peel it, grate it and freeze it in ice-cube trays. If it has grated up rather dry, add a teaspoon of water to each cube before freezing. Once frozen, I turn out the cubes and store in an old soup container in the freezer. The peelings go into a separate container for "ginger tea" when my throat is sore (put some peelings in a mug, pour over boiling water, add a squirt of lemon juice, leave to steep until cool enough to drink).

siaoeh

you can also freeze the whole ginger and grate from frozen :-)

Penelope_Penguin

As you have an anser. I'll move this to the Groceries Board to see if the experts there can give you more suggestions

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