How to store fresh garlic and ginger
If you love cooking with fresh ginger and garlic but can’t buy in bulk for the fear of spoilage, here are tips to help you keep fresh ginger and garlic for up to 6- 8 weeks.
Ginger
The first step is making sure the ginger you buy is fresh; always go for ginger that looks firm,plump and dry, avoid ginger that’s bruised ,wet or wrinkled (in cases where you have a few of such ginger roots, separate from the bunch and use them first.
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Put the ginger roots in a Ziploc bag , squeeze out all the air , seal the bag and place in the moist free compartment of your fridge ; With regular power supply, the ginger should keep for between 6-8 weeks.
Garlic
If you plan to store for long, its best to buy fresh garlic bulbs instead of garlic cloves
- Store garlic out of the fridge, this usually makes the garlic dry out and unusable.
- Store in a dark,dry and well ventilated area away from moisture and light .
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