Stem Ginger In Syrup Food

STEM GINGER IN SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and blanch ginger for 10 seconds.
• Drain and repeat 2 more times.
• In a medium saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil.
• Add blanched ginger and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Pour into a container and keep in the fridge until ready to use.

STEM GINGER PUDDING WITH STICKY ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350f/Gas Mark 4.
• Place all the sponge pudding ingredients EXCEPT the stem ginger in a bowl and whisk till smooth and pale.
• Fold in the chopped stem ginger and pour mixture into a 2 1/2 pint ovenproof pudding bowl, then place the bowl in a roasting tray and fill with boiling water until 2/3 up the side of the pudding bowl. Bake for 45 minutes or until firm.
• To make the sauce, place all the ingredients EXCEPT the orange zest in a pan and boil for 5-10 minutes or until the mixture has reduced and is slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in orange zest.
• Remove pudding from oven, cut into slices and serve hot with the orange syrup poured over.

LEMON & GINGER STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok or large pan. Add the strips of chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and keep hot.
• Add the red and green peppers, carrots, mushrooms, sweetcorn, mangetout and sliced stem ginger to the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender, but not soft.
• Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables, add lemon sauce, ginger syrup and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is hot. Serve immediately.

STEM GINGER & TREACLE TART

Steps:

• Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface until big enough to line a 23cm fluted tart case, about 3cm deep. Line the tin with the pastry and fold the overhang over the sides. Chill for 30 mins.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line the tart with greaseproof paper and baking beans. Bake blind for 20 mins. Remove the beans and paper and bake for 10 mins more until the pastry is pale golden and sandy.
• Meanwhile, mix the golden syrup, breadcrumbs, lemon zest and juice, ground ginger and eggs together. Once the pastry is ready, lower the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Using a small serrated knife, carefully trim the edges, then tip in the treacle mixture and bake for 55 mins-1 hr until the filling is golden and crisp, and feels set to the touch.
• When the tart comes out of the oven, arrange the ginger slices over the top. Drizzle with some syrup from the ginger jar, then lift from the tin to a serving plate and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or custard.