Pickled Ginger Root Appetizer

Pickled ginger root with lime and a dash of salt – great before a meal to stimulate digestive fire

Ginger root is considered “the universal medicine” in Ayurveda – the sister science to yoga. The two practices encompass food, body, mind, and spirit for a full experience of health and wellness. Ginger is pungent, warming, and invigorating for digestion and circulation. Modern medicine has confirmed the benefits of ginger, which is shown to reduce inflammation, support immunity, and maintain good digestion. Ginger root (or ginger powder) is a staple in my kitchen for cooking dishes and teas. I highly recommend you stock up and enjoy ginger daily, whether grated or sliced.

Recipe
Ginger root – a few thin slices, peeled
Sea salt or pink salt – a sprinkle
Lime – option

Instructions

• Slice ginger into long and thin strips and place in jar

• Cover with lime juice (or leave out if too acidic/too heating for the body)

• Sprinkle of salt to marinate

• Place one strip of marinated ginger on your tongue, chew well, and swallow before your meal

Genia’s Spoon Me Tips
Serving pickled ginger root before a meal is great to aid digestion. Once you place in your mouth and swallow, it will stimulate your digestive fire (agni) so you will feel less toxic and bloated from undigested food.

Much gut love,
Genia