Phoenix Rising

Candied Ginger

Ever wondered what to do with that Ginger you have left over?

Ingredients

• 2 cups peeled ginger, cut into 1/4″ diagonal slices
• Salt
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• Extra sugar for coating

Method

1. Place ginger slices into a saucepan. Cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Then drain the ginger, rinse under cold water and drain again.
3. Repeat this process 3 more times, each time using cold water and another pinch of salt.
4. Return ginger to saucepan, and add 4 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar.
5. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until a thick syrup coats the ginger (1 1/4 hrs).
6. Sprinkle a 1/4 inch layer of sugar in a small baking dish.
7. Using a fork, transfer ginger slices to sugar, turning to coat them well.
8. Cool coated slices on a wire rack for at least an hour.
9. Store airtight (will keep for several months).