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The Ginger Family

April 28, 2016 by Sheila

 ginger, turmeric and galangal
Fresh ginger, turmeric and galangal will transport your recipes across the Indian continent, Southeast Asia and north through Japan, Korea and China. Below are from top left clockwise fresh turmeric, galangal, and ginger.

Ginger, Galangal and Turmei
The freshest ginger from the farmer’s market.
Fresh Ginger
And some Ginger Turmeric tea for a Spring de-tox. The euphorbias are in bloom.
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Ginger Turmeric Tea
 
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Prep time
1 min
Cook time
1 min
Total time
2 mins
 
A de-tox of a tea.
Recipe By: Sheila McDuffie
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
Per Person
  • ½-inch piece fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
  • ¼-inch fresh turmeric, finely chopped
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Serve with honey and lemon.
Instructions
  1. Pour the water over the ginger and turmeric. Allow to steep for 1 minute. Straun and serve. The tea may be gently reheated.
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Spring is bursting finally. The pink dogwood is especially gorgeous this year. Hope you are all in the garden!
– Sheila
Porcelein Ginger Grater

Filed Under: Beverages, Cooking Basics Tagged With: de-tox, fresh ginger, fresh turmeric, galangal, ginger, tea, turmeric

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