Ginger jam

Ginger is truly a gift from nature, because it is not only unusually useful, but also a rather tasty product. Ginger is used as a seasoning, as well as as an independent meal. For example, in the countries of Southeast Asia, it is customary to cook candied ginger - the so-called ginger candied fruits, which not only have a pleasant spicy taste, but have a beneficial effect on human health when consumed.

In addition, in countries such as China, Indochina, Burma and England they make an extraordinary taste of ginger jam, in which orange peel is added - such a treat is called chow-chow.

Ginger jam can be prepared on its own at home, however, it turns out to be quite spicy, so you cannot eat this dish as many other types of this sweet product. However, as an additive to homemade baking or mulled wine, ginger jam works just right.

Recipes for making ginger jam can be found quite a lot - most often it is boiled with the addition of citrus fruits (oranges or lemons). Fresh ginger root is preliminarily washed and peeled, after which it is cut into cubes or thin slices, placed in dishes and soaked in cold water for several days. In parallel, citrus crusts are soaked to remove bitterness.

Three days later, the water is drained, and the raw materials are mixed with clean water, sugar sand and boiled for just a couple of minutes after boiling, and then cooled. Thus, ginger jam must be boiled and cooled several times, after which citrus juice is added to the finished treat.

Benefits of ginger jam

Firstly, the benefit of ginger jam lies in its ability to act as a natural immunomodulator, since the regular use of this dessert naturally removes harmful toxins from the human body. It is due to this property that it is strongly recommended to eat it for the prevention of colds or during illness.

In addition, the benefits of ginger jam for blood vessels are obvious, since the substances in this valuable spicy plant have the ability to thin the blood, thereby stimulating and enhancing its circulation.

By the way, essential oil in the composition of fresh or dried ginger root, as well as ginger jam, also helps with various health problems. For example, this savory treat will come to your aid when motion sickness in transport, in the event of seasickness, as well as during carrying a child with toxicosis.