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Hey everyone, just wanted to share a simple kitchen hack that has been a game-changer for me. If you've ever struggled to peel ginger with a knife, you know how fiddly and wasteful it can be.
The trick is incredibly simple: use a regular spoon!
Seriously, just grab a spoon from your cutlery drawer. Hold the ginger root firmly in one hand and use the edge of the spoon to scrape away the skin. It comes off incredibly easily, following the irregular shape of the ginger much better than a knife or even a peeler ever could.
You'll find that you waste significantly less of the precious ginger flesh, and it's much safer than trying to maneuver a sharp blade around those knobby pieces. It's also surprisingly quick once you get the hang of it.
Give it a try next time you're making tarkari, chai, or anything else with fresh ginger. Let me know what you think!
The trick is incredibly simple: use a regular spoon!
Seriously, just grab a spoon from your cutlery drawer. Hold the ginger root firmly in one hand and use the edge of the spoon to scrape away the skin. It comes off incredibly easily, following the irregular shape of the ginger much better than a knife or even a peeler ever could.
You'll find that you waste significantly less of the precious ginger flesh, and it's much safer than trying to maneuver a sharp blade around those knobby pieces. It's also surprisingly quick once you get the hang of it.
Give it a try next time you're making tarkari, chai, or anything else with fresh ginger. Let me know what you think!