Peeling ginger with a spoon is an easy and effective method that helps preserve the flesh while removing the skin. Here’s how you can do it:
Use a small, sturdy spoon, like a teaspoon, for better control.
Grip the ginger root in one hand and the spoon in the other. Make sure the ginger is stable, especially if it has an irregular shape.
Using the edge of the spoon, gently scrape against the ginger's surface. The skin will peel off easily, especially in the more delicate crevices.
The spoon’s curved edge helps you manoeuvrer around the knobby sections of the ginger without wasting much of the flesh, unlike using a knife.
Once peeled, rinse the ginger to remove any leftover skin and use it in your recipes.
Using a spoon to peel certain items is a smart way to preserve their flesh and avoid wastage. Here are a few other things you can easily peel with a spoon:
Boiled eggs: Gently tap the egg to crack the shell and then use the spoon to peel the shell off, particularly for soft-boiled eggs.
Kiwi: Cut the ends off and slide the spoon under the skin to scoop it out in a circular motion.
Avocado: After slicing the avocado in half and removing the pit, use a spoon to gently scoop the flesh from the skin.
Mango: Slice off the cheeks and then use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, especially when the fruit is ripe.
Pumpkin or butternut squash seeds: Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from inside these vegetables.
Melons: Slice the melon in half and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from the center.
These are some everyday foods that can be peeled efficiently using a spoon, preserving more of the edible portions.
