GINGER PASTA

Sapna Ginger paste 330g

For thousands of years, Arabic, Indian, and Asian healers prized ginger as food and medicine. Ginger is commonly used to promote healthy digestive health and relieve symptoms associated with nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness associated with pregnancy, upset stomach experienced after surgery and even the effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients. The anti-inflammatory compounds known as gingerols may also be instrumental in preventing colorectal cancer.

Ginger has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation and treat inflammatory conditions. Ginger does contain numerous other anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds beneficial to health such as gingerols, beta-carotene, capsaicin, caffeic acid, curcumin and salicylate.

While the best-researched use of ginger is in combating nausea and vomiting, studies have shown that ginger is a multi-faceted remedy with at least six more healing effects:

• It reduces pain and inflammation, making it valuable in managing arthritis, headaches, and menstrual cramps.


• It has a warming effect and stimulates circulation.


• It inhibits rhinovirus, which can cause the common cold.


• It inhibits such bacteria as Salmonella, which cause diarrhea, and protozoa, such as Trichomonas.


• In the intestinal tract, it reduces gas and painful spasms.


• It may prevent stomach ulcers caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

Ginger pairs well with many different types of seafood, oranges, melon, pork, pumpkin and apples. 

How to use ginger paste?

• Mix into stir-fries: Minced garlic and ginger are essential ingredients for many stir-fries. Ginger paste can be used in a marinade for meats prior to cooking, or added directly to the stir-fry pan while cooking the vegetables. Just keep in mind that ginger paste is pungent—a little goes a long way.


• Incorporate into desserts: One teaspoon of ginger paste is equivalent to about 1 inch minced ginger root. And let’s face it: it’s easier to use. Next time your gingerbread recipe calls for fresh ginger or you want to add some verve to holiday cookies, replace fresh ginger with easy-to-use ginger paste.


• Steep in tea: As a natural pick-me-up, steep 1 tablespoon ginger paste in 1 cup hot water. Strain into a warmed mug and stir in honey and lemon juice. Alternatively, infuse 1 quart water with 1 tablespoon ginger paste in the refrigerator overnight.


• Spice up a cocktail: Classic drinks take on added flavor with fresh ginger. The ever-popular Moscow Mule, a cocktail made with vodka and ginger beer, has more body with ginger paste. Give a spin on the traditional martini by shaking sake with ginger paste, lemongrass, and citrus juices.


• Try adding a teaspoon or two of ginger paste to:
  
  
  
  • A coleslaw or salad dressing (especially one intended for or containing fruit)
  
  
  • A mild dip that features feta or cream cheese
  
  
  • Any curry
  
  
  • Fruit juice and carbonated water (blend for your own version of ginger ale)
  
  
  • Fruit salsa
  
  
  • Dessert sauces and syrups, especially fruit sauces, although ginger is also good with chocolate
  
  
  • Asian dipping sauce (delicious with shrimp, but also good with raw or grilled vegetables and grilled meats)