Homemade Ground Ginger
Make your own bright, aromatic Homemade Ground Ginger with just fresh ginger, a mandoline, and a dehydrator! This easy DIY ginger powder is more flavorful, more affordable, and WAY fresher than anything store-bought. Perfect for baking, curries, teas, and everyday cooking—your spice cabinet will never be the same!
Equipment
- 1 dryhdrator with trays
Ingredients
- fresh whole ginger
Instructions
Prepare the ginger
- Thoroughly wash the ginger root and inspect it for mold. (do not use mold pieces)
- Peel the ginger or scrub the pieces till clean. (Peeling can be done with a vegetable peeler, scraped with a knife, or I like to use a metal measuring spoon. )
- Slice the ginger into thin, even pieces. The thinner the better, as they will dehydrate faster. (A mandolin is a great tool for slicing uniform slices. Set your mandolin to the thinnest setting (1/16”). Be sure to wear cut-resistant gloves when handling food to protect your hands.)
Dehydrate the ginger
- Place the slices of ginger on dehydrator trays and set the temperature to around 117-150°F (47- 65°C). Let them dry for 6-8 hours, or until they are completely dehydrated and crisp.
- If you don’t have a dehydrator, you can use the oven. Spread the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at a low temperature, around (150degree F) ((65degree C)), until the ginger is dry and crispy.
- Once the ginger is dehydrated, remove it from the dehydrator and allow it to cool. After cooling, retest to ensure the slices remain crispy. If not, return it to the dehydrator for another 30–60 minutes.
Grind the ginger
- Once the ginger slices are dehydrated, transfer them to a spice or coffee grinder or a high-powered blender. Pulse a few times, then blend until the slices become a fine powder.
- For an extra-smooth consistency, sift the powder through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining chunks, which can be reground for further refinement.
Store the ginger powder
- Transfer the finished ginger powder to an airtight container.
- Store it in a cool, dry place. If made in large batches, grind only the amount you need to maintain freshness and store the rest whole.
- If you live in a humid area, place a desiccant packet to absorb any moisture in the air.
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Notes
Making your own dehydrated ginger powder from fresh ginger has a lot of advantages — not just for your wallet, but also for quality, flavor, and health benefits.