Sweet Ginger Paste

[The Old Gal]

Does anyone know what Sweet Ginger Paste is, and where one buys it, or how to make it?

[LJS]

As long as we are on the subject, what does one do with this ginger paste? rub it on pork? spread it on digestive biscuits (with cheddar)? is this the magic ingredient in that hot sweet goinger tea you get in Thai restos?

[paulj]

Asian groceries sell individual portions of instant ginger tea. If the Thai restaurant does not brew theirs from fresh ginger, they probably use those.

The spread can be used like a jam, or tea flavoring, or any case where you want a ginger bite (and the sweetness is acceptable).

[HillJ]

I added ginger paste to my hot cereal just this morning. Mashed into sweet butter, it's delicious on toast too.

[critter101]

I mix it into my marinade for grilled or roasted pork tenderloin.

[azcanadienne]

It's also really easy to make yourself. I buy some crystallized ginger, chop it roughly, put it in a sauce pan with some water, and then once it's boiled for a little bit, I use an immersion hand blender to puree it

Easy, tastes the same and has the same consistency! Love it!!!

[HillJ]

http://www.gingerpeople.com/order_spr...

The company lists retail stores but I usually order online with a few packages of the ginger chews (which I adore).

[paulj]

I just found this Ginger People brand of ginger spread at a health food store (Seattle area). It's the same shape bottle as the one TJ sold, just different label. Same Chinese origin, same taste.

[HillJ]

Then it is possible TJ's supplier of ginger paste is The Ginger People...

This week fresh ginger was on sale. I bought several lbs. peeled & grated in the blender and froze into ice cube trays. Super simple.

[Beasty]

I know this post is super old, but I was googling ginger spread and trying to figure out where I can buy it in the Seattle area. I have tried World Market, PCC, and Whole Foods with no luck. If you should see this, can you please tell me which health food you found it at? pretty please?

[paulj]

Manna Mills in Mountlake Terrace
http://www.mannanaturalmarket.com/

[Beasty]

Thanks so much! I found it and made ginger-carrot tea sandwiches! yum!

[MMRuth]

Trader Joe's makes one - I know that they don't always have it though.

[LindaWhit]

Mmmmmm......love that "candied ginger spread" that TJs makes. OldGal, is that what you were asking about? It's similar to a "candied ginger puree" they used to have. Check in the the jam section if you have a TJs near you.

A previous thread on Home Cooking: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/442780

[paulj]

They don't seem to be carrying it anymore. It was made in China, and TJs has cut back on imports from there.

[LindaWhit]

Not AGAIN. Arrrgggghhhh!

Well, I've got two jars in my pie safe pantry, so that's going to have to last me for awhile. I refuse to pay the Williams-Sonoma prices.