Reunion Island

Crystallized Ginger 2

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Ingredients :

(for 4 personnes)
- 250g green ginger
- 400g sugar
- 25cl water

Method :

Finely peel the roots of the green ginger.
Cut it in dice or in short stick. Dip in cold water for 1 hour.
Drain the ginger and immerse it in cold water again. Bring it to boil.
Continue to boil for 5 minutes.
Drain it and repeat this process 2 to 4 times, according to your taste, i.e, whether you want a strong taste of ginger or not.
Boil the sugar and water for 5 minutes and pour it all on the ginger.
Cover it with a dish and allow to soak for 12 hours.
Drain the syrup and again boil it for 10 minutes.
Pour the boiling syrup on the ginger and leave to rest for 2 days.
After that, boil for 5 minutes and leave to rest for 2 to 3 days. The roots should become tender, rise and transparent. Otherwise, cook for 5 to 8 minutes more.
Store ginger in sterilized jars.