Ginger is a versatile spice known for its distinctive flavor and numerous health benefits. Whether you want to add a kick to your favorite recipes or harness its medicinal properties, dehydrating ginger is a simple and effective way to preserve its flavor and nutrients for longer use.
Gingers have a lot of health benefits such as:
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammation
- PMS Remedy
- Nausea Relief
- Pain Relief
- Boost Blood Circulation
Ever since I found that ginger is not only a delicious spice but also a super healthy addition to our diet, I’ve been trying to consume them more in my diet by spicing up my water with ginger.
In this guide, I will walk you through the easy steps to dehydrate ginger in the food dehydrator or in the oven, ensuring you achieve perfectly preserved flavor every time.
Why Dehydrate Ginger?
Longer Shelf Life
By dehydrating ginger, they last so much longer than their original form. When dehydrated gingers are preserved in an airtight container, they will last up to 6 months! Any leftovers will never go to waste this way.
Portable
Dehydrated ginger slices are so portable and perfect for using them on-the-go. I bring my homemade dehydrated ginger slices to my work in a ziplock bag, so I can have a fresh cup of ginger tea any time of my day. Can you imagine me pulling out a ginger root and starting to peel it at work? That’ll be too much work! So this works perfectly.
How to Dehydrate Ginger
There are several ways to dehydrate ginger. I like dehydrating it in the dehydrator, but if you do not own it, no worries. You can also dehydrate it in the oven.
Preparation
- Wash ginger roots carefully and peel them.
- Cut ginger root into ⅛ inch slices. (I use a mandoline slicer for this step.)
In the food dehydrator
- Lay the ginger slices on a dehydrator tray. Make sure all the slices are separated.
- Set the dehydrating machine to 135°F and dehydrate for 2.5 – 3 hours.
- Check ginger slices. If they break easily, they are done! Let them cool on the rack.
In the oven
- Lay the ginger slices on a baking sheet. Make sure all the slices are separated.
- Set the oven to 200°F, no preheating. Bake for 50 – 60 minutes. Check ginger slices and if moisture is left, keep baking in 10 minute increments until ginger slices become brittle.
Summary
Ginger is one of the superfoods that is widely available. Dehydrating ginger is not only a practical technique but also an exciting and rewarding experience. The dehydrating process is pretty straightforward, and I hope you try this steps out and get super benefits of ginger!
