Ginger is a tropical plant. Its rhizomes are used under the soil because it contains volatile oils with a pungent odor.
It is abundant in India, China, Mexico, the Philippines, and Pakistan, and it is considered the best type of it is found in Jamaica.
Therefore, in most of these countries' cuisines, we find it one of the main spices in most of their dishes due to its distinctive taste and multiple benefits.
The ginger growing season is from September to February.
It is used in many cooking recipes:
The Food:
Fish ginger soup
Indian ginger chicken
Tandoori with ginger
Tomato ginger soup
Ginger sauce for dipping sushi
sweets :
Biscuit ginger and sugar
Gingerbread cake
Raisin and ginger cake
Baked apples with ginger
Some types of jam
Drinks:
Cinnamon with ginger
Hot Milk With Ginger
Ginger with lemon
Ginger tea
The benefits of ginger :
It treats some diseases such as:
(Headache - headache - congestion of the voice - dizziness - cough - phlegm - constipation -
Stomach pain - rheumatic and joint pain)
Increases the body’s resistance to cancer
· Diuretic
Stimulates the immune system
Helps the body to warm up and energize it
It strengthens the heart muscle and nerves
Expands blood vessels and bronchi
Stimulates the brain to secrete substances that increase feelings of happiness
Enhances vision
Improves men's sexual performance
Helps pregnant women get rid of nausea
Note: Ginger should not be consumed in large quantities unless under the supervision of a doctor, especially if the person has a heart condition or ulcer.
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