Comments on: Works For Me: Frozen Ginger

By: rodger

rodger — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:51:20 +0000

I am growing fresh herbs for the first time and they are growing like crazy. How do I store them for long term use?
Herbs like fresh parsley, basil, rosemary, etc. can they be frozen as well or do I have to dry them out somehow?

thanks

By: Andrea (Minnesota)

Andrea (Minnesota) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:48:02 +0000

I realize this may not work as well for households with children, but I save ginger in the refridgerator by slicing it thinly and floating the slices in a small, covered plastic tub full of sherry (of a kind I like to cook with). The ginger will be crisp and usable for weeks and weeks, and you can throw the ginger-infused sherry into soups, stir-frys, and many other things.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:41:49 +0000

Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you! I love cooking with fresh ginger also, but hate when it gets moldy or old and I end up throwing some out. My husband is going to be so excited when he finds out I always have some on hand now.

By: ElleBee

ElleBee — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:26:28 +0000

I do the same with fresh parmesan & asiago! I love it!

By: Audra Krell

Audra Krell — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:48:27 +0000

Great blog! 10 kids, I’m sure there is always something to write about as you said, but where do you find the time? Thanks for the tip on the ginger, I hate to waste if I haven’t used it all and it goes bad.

By: Aubrey

Aubrey — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:04:50 +0000

I’ve been doing this for a few months now. I love it. Mostly because I love fresh ginger but used to never buy it because I could never use it all. I just keep mine in the freezer, not even peeled, and then grate it just like that. The peel doesn’t seem to cause any issues, but I can easily and quickly add fresh ginger to what I’m making. Yum.

By: Jeni from Kansas

Jeni from Kansas — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:09:55 +0000

I LOVE GINGER!! I was eating sushi just yesterday and the server attempted to steal my “empty” plate, only to see my quick hand reflexes scoop up the remaining ginger. Thank you for sharing how to keep this fresh; I was wondering!!

By: Michelle at Scribbit

Michelle at Scribbit — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:32:15 +0000

I’ve heard about people freezing fresh herbs in ice cube trays for use in soups and such later on–I’ve meant to try it but haven’t ever got aroudn to it.

By: Owlhaven

Owlhaven — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:59:02 +0000

I do this with green peppers. haven’t tried celery as I don’t use celery much. And as far as onion, I’ve frozen it before, but have found that freezing can make the onions very strong tasting.

Mary

By: Shannon White

Shannon White — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:40:19 +0000

Can you also do this with celery, onions, and green peppers? Mine always seem to go bad just before I get a chance to use them.