DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (2024)

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With the holidays arriving quickly, I am getting into DIY all the presents! mode. Making simple but thoughtful gifts by hand is one of my fall/winter traditions. Why? Besides the obvious (I’m a blogging college student: I’m don’t have spending money), I enjoy crafting gifts at home.

In the past, my DIY gifts have included homemade soaps, jewelry, or crocheted items. (Wow, that last sentence made me sound more talented than I really am!). This year, I am going to include this homemade ginger salt in my holiday presents.

Uses for ginger salt

Flavored salts make an elegantly flavorful addition to any meal or even dessert. Here are some of the ways that I’ve enjoyed this ginger salt:

  • Sprinkled on baked shrimp and salmon
  • Tossed with sauteed or steamed veggies
  • Lightly sprinkled on fresh pineapple (weird but SO YUM!)
  • In chicken salad
  • In egg salad
  • Sprinkled on my curry broccoli fritters
  • In soups
  • Mixed in with salad dressing

As you can imagine, the possibilities are endless. I found jars similar to these mini fido-style jarsto package these for gifts and I know I will end up keeping one for my own pantry.

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DIY Ginger Salt

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Fresh ginger makes all the difference here. I don't recommend using a store bought powdered ginger.
  2. First, dry the ginger. If you have a dehydrator (I used my Excalibur), dry the ginger on a rack at 110 degrees overnight.
  3. If you don't have a dehydrator, put your oven on the lowest setting and place the ginger pieces on a cookie sheet. Bake for anywhere from 6-8 hours until completely dry and crisp. You don't have to be too vigilant about the baking time, just make sure the pieces are completely dry.
  4. Put the dried ginger pieces in a coffee grinder with 1 tablespoon of the salt and grind until powdery. Stir together with the remaining salt. Store in an airtight container.
  5. The salt will have the strongest ginger taste for the first week. Then it will mellow a bit. If you want a much spicier and stronger salt, use a 3 inch piece of ginger.

Notes

This salt blend could, potentially, last indefinitely at room temperature. Both the dried ginger and salt are natural preservatives. But I would suggest using it within 4-6 months (or sooner) for the most potent flavor.

Do you make gifts at home? And how would you use this ginger salt?

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  1. DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (8)Jennifer

    What a great idea! I’m just learning all the benefits of ginger and how to use it in different ways. This would be a great gift idea!

    I clicked on the link for what you called 3/4 oz. jars, and it came to a jar that is 50 3/4 ozs. I did not see any smaller than 1/2 liter in that group. Did you really find some that are 3/4 oz? The link for Mini Fido Jars just brings up your post on Curry Broccoli Fritters.

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    • DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (9)Lauren G

      I’m sorry for the confusion, my brain must have been tired when I was typing this. The jars I used were NOT 3/4 oz, they were 3 oz… I don’t know why I added that extra /4 on the end of it… thank you for catching this! I corrected both links. I didn’t buy the 50 quantity – that was an incorrect link – and I can’t find the link to the ones I originally purchased. I’ve also seen the 3 oz. fido-style jars in World Market, if you have one of those stores around you. I found these small fido-style jars on Amazon, they are 3″ x 2″ and hold 3 oz.

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      • DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (10)Jennifer

        Thanks for your response. I got to thinking that a fido jar that only held 3/4 oz. would probably be hard to manufacture. 3 oz. would be a good amount for a seasoned salt. I’m going to make some of this, but I will use the old seasoning salt jars that I purchased. My husband will be very happy that I am using all these jars that I save!

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    • DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (12)Lauren G

      Definitely! I love Real Salt, too.

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  2. DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (13)Katja

    Hi, Lauren,
    I love this idea. Would you mind if I shared this recipe on an edible holiday gift post that I am working on? Would love to include it.
    Warmly, Katja

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  3. DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (14)alina

    this is such a great idea, I don’t have the dehydrator but will try the oven version as i love ginger gives flavour to everything it touches.

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  4. DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (15)Sofia

    Hi Lauren,
    This is completely irrelevant to this post, but are you a substitute teacher?

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    • DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (16)Lauren G

      I haven’t been asked that before on the blog! Nope, I’m not.

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  5. DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (17)Rodolfo Kintanar

    From the tropical PARADISE called the Philippines:
    Your ginger salt recipe is delicious used on boiled and baked bananas and vegetable salads.
    Thank you Laureen.

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  6. DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (18)Nancy

    I don’t have a coffee grinder. I do have a ninja and a vitamix. Would either of those work?

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  7. DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (19)Melissa

    How am I the first one to Pin this? It’s brilliant! I did something similar last year with lovage to make a celery-like salt. It was great! I’m saving all my glass herb jars. It would be fun to give a variety this year!

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  8. DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (20)Kelly J Horban

    I use ginger salt in my juicing and its great for any gift time!

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DIY Ginger Salt Recipe (2024)

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Can I use crystallized ginger instead of fresh ginger? ›

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Over 60 drug interactions are reported with ginger, and may include anticoagulants like warfarin, aspirin, or other blood thinners and pain medicines like morphine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.

What are the side effects of crystalized ginger? ›

Side Effects of Crystallized Ginger

Crystallized ginger doesn't have any major side effects other than those associated with sugar. This snack provides 130 calories and 31 grams of carbs, including 30 grams of sugar per serving (1.4 ounces), as reported by the USDA.

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Safeguard your digestive system against harmful bacteria like Salmonella. Crystallized ginger promotes the rapid movement of food through your body, preventing discomfort and infections. A few pieces a day can significantly enhance your digestive health.

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Pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with heart conditions, and people with diabetes should not take ginger without talking to their doctors. DO NOT take ginger if you have a bleeding disorder or if you are taking blood-thinning medications, including aspirin.

What happens when you eat ginger everyday? ›

Lowers Blood Sugar and Prevent Heart Disease

Eating ginger every day can regulate the production of insulin in patients with diabetes. Due to the cholesterol-lowering abilities in ginger, it prevents heart-related diseases and strokes. It also prevents the formation of blood clots which can trigger heart attacks.

Does boiling ginger destroy nutrients? ›

Lemon and ginger are normally good sources of vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium. However, dehydrating and boiling the ingredients tend to remove these nutrients, leaving only small amounts in the final tea.

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However, many people consume too much ginger, which can cause major health problems. Excess ginger use can lead to cardiac problems, diarrhoea, and can increase the risk of miscarriage. It may also react with medications and reduce blood pressure.

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Cardiac problems

One of the negative outcomes of consuming excess ginger is heart palpitations. The herb is known to cause blurry eyesight, heart palpitations, and insomnia in excessive intake. It can also lead to dwindling blood pressure which results in a heart attack.

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May help manage blood pressure and support heart health

Research suggests that consuming ginger in daily doses of 2–6 grams may help protect against heart disease . Ginger may do this by: lowering blood pressure. helping prevent heart attacks.

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