Peeling fresh ginger can be tricky. Ginger’s firm, yellow flesh, where all the flavor lives, is covered with a paper-thin, tan skin that should be removed before using. the trouble with ginger is its shape. It’s odd and finger-like with an uneven, bumpy surface. A vegetable peeler will work, but you’ll likely have trouble maneuvering it around ginger’s knobby surface without removing more flesh than skin. I’m about to change your life (only where ginger is concerned) by sharing this so-so-simple tip to peel ginger with zero hassle.
How to Peel Ginger
The key to easily peeling ginger lays in the humble spoon. To get rid of the skin without sacrificing any of the actual flesh, simply press the edge of a regular spoon against the skin and slide it firmly across the surface. The skin should peel away easily leaving the flesh intact.
Once peeled, ginger is usually minced or grated finely. It adds a fresh, distinct taste to many dishes, but like garlic, it’s not a food you want to bite into.
You can put your freshly-peeled ginger to use in these recipes:
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