What Bruised Ginger Means in a Recipe

Question

What do you mean when you say something like, Ginger peeled thinly sliced and "bruised"? And are there ways to find a video of you preparing and cooking a particular recipe?

Lynn Clark · Accepted Answer

Hi Kacy -
First, at the bottom of the recipes on the website you can see if a recipe has been "Featured In" our tv show or in a website video. You can also look through the episodes of the TV show under the TV Show tab on the website.
Second, bruising is a technique used to release the flavors and aromas of certain ingredients, such as herbs, spices, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. It involves gently crushing or pressing the ingredient with a tool such as a mortar and pestle, the back of or heel of a knife, or even your hands. This releases the oils and juices within the ingredient, intensifying its flavour and aroma.
Hope that helps!
Best,
The Milk Street Cooking Team

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