Ginger is a powerhouse ingredient—great for teas, stir-fries, marinades, and more. But peeling it with a knife or peeler? That can be tricky and wasteful, especially with all those little nooks and knobby corners.
Good news: there’s a much easier way to do it—with something you already have in your drawer.
đź’ˇ The Hack: Use a Spoon to Peel Ginger
That’s right—a regular metal spoon is all you need to peel ginger quickly and safely.
🔧 Here’s How to Do It:
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Hold the ginger root in one hand (or place it flat on a cutting board for more stability).
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Use the edge of a spoon to scrape the skin off, pulling it toward you gently.
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The thin skin will come right off, even in tight crevices—without cutting away too much of the flesh.
âś… Why It Works:
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Spoon edges are dull, so they remove just the skin—not the flavorful ginger underneath.
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Much safer than using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler.
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Reduces waste and saves time.
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Easier to get into tricky spots and around curves.
🍲 Bonus Tip:
Use this hack with a non-slip bamboo cutting board from our kitchenware collection to prep ginger and other root veggies like turmeric or galangal. Easy to clean, naturally antimicrobial, and beautiful on your countertop!
This simple spoon trick saves time, reduces waste, and makes ginger prep a breeze. Try it once, and you’ll never go back to the knife method again!
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