China Moon Pickled Ginger

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Title: CHINA MOON PICKLED GINGER
Categories: Spices, Ethnic, Chinese
Yield: 1 servings

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1/2 lb Gingerroot; fresh, peeled,
- sliced against the grain
- into paper-thin coins
1 1/3 c Japanese rice vinegar; unsed
3 tb Cider vinegar
2 tb White vinegar
1/2 c Sugar; plus 1 teaspoon
Kosher salt

Recipe makes 3/4 cups
Cover the ginger with boiling water. Let stand for
2 minutes, then drain in a colander. Put the ginger
in a large, impeccably clean glass jar or plastic
container.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a non-aluminum
pot. Stir over moderate heat just until the sugar and
salt dissolve. Pour over the ginger.
Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for
at least 24 hours before using.
Serving suggestions: Serve the ginger with grilled
meat, fish, or poultry. It can be minced or julienned
for use in many different dishes and cold sauces. The
juice can be used in hot and cold sauces, springroll
dips and salad dressings.

Source: China Moon Restaurant, San Francisco, Ca.,
by Barbara Tropp

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