Ginger has a spicy, hot taste, the effect of removing fishy odors, enhancing the flavor of dishes. Most people will buy a moderate amount of ginger and store it at home for convenient use. However, ginger bought and left for a few days will wilt or sprout, spoil, and throw it away, which is a waste. To preserve ginger, follow the method below.

Preserve ginger with rice

• Use paper towels to wipe the ginger clean and dry.
• Put ginger in a rice bag and tie it tightly to preserve it. This way, the ginger will not wither or sprout.

Preserve ginger in sand

• Prepare some clean, dry sand.
• Put the sand in a box and bury the ginger inside.
• Leave the box of ginger in a dry, cool place. This way, you can keep ginger fresh for about half a year.