Fresh Ginger

[pinkkitty]

We bought some fresh ginger a couple of weeks ago, and haven't got round to using it yet, how long will it keep in the fridge? Is there a way of preserving it so it will keep for longer?

Thanks!

[kira000]

Chop it into usable sized chunks,put it in freezer bag,and chuck iti n the freezer.
It will be fine,and is actually easier to grate when frozen!

[pastafreak]

Or....grate it and put into icecube trays...then freeze.

[heathfield]

Or plant it in a pot and keep it indoors. It may take a while, but it'll grow eventually!

[hammerman]

Stick it in a pot of soil, place on a warm window sil and grow it !!!!

[hammerman]

Sorry Heathfield....that'll teach me not to read all the posts first. Great minds eh !!!!!!

[pastafreak]

I have found that it will sprout very nicely if kept in a plastic bag.....have yet to try soil.

[Gromit]

The Ginger has a skin and will be useable for several weeks. I do not put it in the fridge or freezer. If you cut a small piece off and the Ginger is darker and still moist, then it is fine to use.

[stewey]

Grate it, put it in a bottle containing some olive-oil, and refrigerate. You could also add grated garlic to the mixture.