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Making ginger jam at home to prepare for Tet or to enjoy during cold winter days is not a challenging task for many women. To get a delicious, fragrant, intensely spicy ginger jam, you just need to prepare the ingredients and follow the recipe below from the lifestyle tips channel.
How to Make Spicy Ginger Jam for Tet Celebration – cach lam mut gung
Ingredients Needed for Ginger Jam
Fresh Ginger: This is the first and most crucial ingredient. The amount of ginger you need will depend on the quantity of jam you aim to produce. However, for one batch of jam, you shouldn't be too greedy and should only use about 1.5 - 2 kg of fresh ginger.
Fresh Ginger - How to Make Delicious Ginger Jam
When selecting fresh ginger, opt for the younger, lighter-colored roots. Avoid older ginger as it tends to be fibrous and overly spicy. Also, choose ginger with firm, smooth skin and fewer knobs for better results.
Lime: Adding lime will enhance the aroma of your jam and help balance its flavors. You don't need too many limes, just about 1 - 2, depending on the quantity of jam.
Lime and Sugar - How to Make Ginger Jam
White Sugar: Alongside fresh ginger, white sugar is essential for making ginger jam. For about 2kg of ginger, prepare around 800 grams to 1 kg of sugar.
White Salt: Salt is used for soaking the ginger after slicing. Prepare about 1 teaspoon of salt.
Other Ingredients: Vanilla, fragrant oil.
How to Make Spicy and Fragrant Ginger Jam
Step 1: Slice the Ginger
After purchasing the ginger, soak it in filtered water to remove any dirt or sand clinging to the surface. Then, rinse the ginger thoroughly and let it drain.
Once the ginger peel dries, use a knife or specialized tool to peel off the outer skin. After peeling, rinse the ginger once more and let it drain.
Peeled and sliced ginger soaked in diluted saltwater - delicious ginger jam recipe
Once the peeled ginger is dry, slice it thinly. Ensure the slices are moderately thin, not too thin or too thick as it will affect the overall quality of the jam. As you slice the ginger, keep it immersed in a bowl of diluted saltwater to prevent discoloration.
Step 2: Boil the Ginger
After slicing and soaking the ginger in diluted saltwater for about 20 - 30 minutes, remove the ginger from the bowl and pat it dry.
After drying the ginger, place it in a pot, cover it with water, and bring it to a boil for about 2 - 3 minutes, then drain. Next, pour fresh filtered water into the pot along with lime juice and boil for another 2 - 3 minutes before draining the ginger in a colander.
Boil the ginger and remove it using a colander - delicious ginger jam recipe
Boiling and draining the ginger will reduce its characteristic spiciness, making it more fragrant. However, be careful not to boil the ginger for too long as it may lose its flavor.
Step 3: Marinate and stir-fry the ginger
After the second boiling and draining, rinse the ginger under clean running water 2 - 3 times to make the ginger pieces whiter and more appealing. Drain excess water from the colander and let the ginger air-dry for about 15 - 20 minutes.
Place the ginger in a clean bowl and mix it with sugar at a ratio of 1 ginger to 0.5 sugar. Stir the sugar evenly with the ginger and let the mixture soak for about 2 - 3 hours.
Stir-fry the ginger jam - delicious ginger jam recipe
Heat a pan over low heat. Then, add the sugar and marinated ginger to stir-fry until dry. Once the sugar and ginger in the pan have dried out, add a bit of vanilla extract and fragrant oil to enhance the aroma of the jam.
Continue stirring until the sugar dries completely and adheres to the ginger pieces. Transfer the ginger to a plate or container and let it cool.
That's it, you've completed making the ginger jam. You can store the ginger jam in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator and enjoy it gradually.
With this simple ginger jam recipe, hopefully, you're ready to showcase your skills in winter and during this year's Tet holiday. Wishing you success with this ginger jam recipe and enjoy the delicious treat!
Posted by: Huong Bui
Keyword: Spicy and Flavorful Ginger Jam Recipe for a Festive Tet Celebration
