On Nov 10, 9:11*pm, "Bob Terwilliger" >
wrote:
> Jim wrote:
> >> Question: What exactly does one *do* with candied ginger?
>
> > I use it in a slow cooked rib recipe, and in a pumpkin pancake recipe.
> > It has a less sharp, but concentrated ginger flavor so if a little
> > sweetness won't hurt the recipe, candied ginger can be used in place
> > of ginger.
>
> > It is also good for upset stomach-- or a ginger tea.
>
> Christine has a recipe for banana bread with chocolate and candied ginger..
> I've got a brownie recipe which calls for candied ginger and candied orange
> peel. My default fruitcake recipe uses quite a bit of candied ginger.
>
> From some of my past posts:
>
> Honeydew with minced candied ginger and vanilla yogurt makes a nice
> breakfast or light dessert
>
> Lettuce cups with chopped chicken or pork, orange sections, cashews, minced
> candied ginger, and hot chiles is a tasty appetizer or light lunch
>
> Salad greens with sliced pears and a salad dressing made by simmering
> candied ginger in apple cider vinegar, then blending with salt and grapeseed
> oil
>
> Bob

Thanks! I'm thinking of making Ginger Truffles this year. Maybe
mincing up a sufficient amount of candied ginger into a ganache and
making truffles from it. I'll have to get (or make?) some candied
ginger and see how it tastes.

John Kuthe...