Nov 29, 2009 #1 D djfroney Assistant Cook Joined Nov 29, 2009 Messages 1 Hello does anyone have a suggestion on how to grate or finely mince candied ginger? It is so sticky and hard to work with!
Hello does anyone have a suggestion on how to grate or finely mince candied ginger? It is so sticky and hard to work with!
Nov 29, 2009 #2 Andy M. Certified Pretend Chef Joined Sep 1, 2004 Messages 51,406 Location Massachusetts You could use a microplane grater (coarse) or just finely chop it. It's not an easy thing to grate because it's pliable and sticky.
You could use a microplane grater (coarse) or just finely chop it. It's not an easy thing to grate because it's pliable and sticky.
Nov 29, 2009 #3 J jet Sous Chef Joined Oct 15, 2007 Messages 808 I tend to just mash it with the back of a spoon.
Nov 30, 2009 #4 GrillingFool Head Chef Joined Jun 21, 2007 Messages 2,223 Location usa Freeze it first?
Nov 30, 2009 #5 W Wyogal Head Chef Joined Dec 26, 2008 Messages 2,297 I just use a knife, and yes, it can be sticky, but it's never been a problem for me to mince or small dice. After you make the first cuts, one can toss some more sugar on those edges, makes it less sticky.
I just use a knife, and yes, it can be sticky, but it's never been a problem for me to mince or small dice. After you make the first cuts, one can toss some more sugar on those edges, makes it less sticky.