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Frizzled Ginger

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This recipe is an accompaniment for Red-Cooked Pork with Frizzled Ginger.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min

Cooks' note:

• Frizzled ginger can be made 1 day ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

1/2 lb fresh ginger, peeled
1 cup vegetable oil

Special Equipment

a Japanese Benriner or other adjustable-blade slicer; a deep-fat thermometer

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut ginger lengthwise into very thin slices with slicer, then cut slices lengthwise into very fine shreds with a sharp knife.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until it registers 360°F on thermometer. Fry ginger in 4 batches, stirring frequently, until crisp and golden, 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon or skimmer to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 360°F between batches.

TagsCondimentGingerHerbs & SpicesDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerDeep FryGourmet
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