{"id":33972,"date":"2018-05-16T07:45:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-16T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=33972"},"modified":"2018-05-14T13:43:21","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T17:43:21","slug":"great-28-cheese-ginger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/great-28-cheese-ginger\/","title":{"rendered":"Great 28: Cheese + Ginger"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span>Once making merely an annual appearance in holiday baked goods, ginger has steadily grown in popularity to become one of the superstars of Western kitchens.<\/p>\n

Of course, the aromatic knobby root, with its potent heat and beguiling sweetness, has long been a beloved ingredient in Chinese, Indian, and Thai cookery. The Quran refers to a ginger beverage offered in paradise, which might have something to do with its reputation in the East as a cure-all for digestive issues.<\/p>\n

Its versatility means that it comes in many forms, offering the opportunity to find just the right embodiment of ginger for your cheese plate. The fire of its yellow flesh can be overbearing, so it\u2019s best to explore ginger\u2019s sweeter side when pairing with curds. Looking for something to sip alongside your snack? Uncork an Alsatian Gew\u00fcrztraminer\u2014it goes as well with cheese as it does with ginger.<\/p>\n

Candied Ginger<\/h2>\n

Sugary candied ginger tends to be available in two forms: crystallized (dusted with sugar) and uncrystallized. For cheese pairing, spring for the former, as it provides a sweeter mouthful; the uncrystallized variety is often spicier, although more versatile when it comes to baking.<\/p>\n

\u201cCandied ginger has a nice sweetness to it,\u201d says cheesemonger Andy Swinscoe of The Courtyard Dairy in England. \u201cBlue cheeses offset the sweetness nicely,\u201d he says, suggesting a Gorgonzola. For added decadence, dip half of a crystallized ginger slice in melted dark chocolate and enjoy how the sweetness plays off the salt of a creamy, dense blue.<\/p>\n

Recommended Pairings <\/em>
\nGorgonzola Dolce PDO<\/a><\/strong> + Trader Joe\u2019s Crystallized Ginger Slices<\/em>
\nCashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers Cashel Blue<\/strong><\/a> + Hotel Chocolat Dark Chocolate\u2013Covered Ginger<\/em>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cookie Butter<\/h2>\n

While speculoos cookies\u2014a European spiced biscuit made since the 1800s\u2014have always enjoyed a popularity outside the Old World, it wasn\u2019t until the American public became aware of it in cookie butter form that a national obsession began. If you can find a jar, it\u2019s time to bring the frenzy to the cheese board.<\/p>\n

Look for sharp, crumbly cheeses to cut through cookie butter\u2019s rich density. The strong flavor of these wedges also ensures they won\u2019t be smothered if you have a heavy hand with the spread (we wouldn\u2019t blame you).<\/p>\n

Recommended Pairings
\n<\/strong><\/em>Kirkham\u2019s Lancashire<\/strong><\/a> + Lotus Biscoff Spread<\/em>
\nAppleby\u2019s Cheshire<\/strong><\/a> + Trader Joe\u2019s Speculoos Cookie Butter<\/em><\/p>\n

Ginger Tea<\/h2>\n

Tea is comparable to wine in body and flavor profile, so it\u2019s no wonder it pairs well with cheese. Ginger tea is easy to make at home, but there are also numerous ginger teas\u2014often blended with lemon or turmeric\u2014available to buy. With a sweeter, blended tea you can balance the salt in a gentle blue, or steep for longer and pair with the clean strength of a Caerphilly or even Castelmagno. Prefer a spicier pure ginger brew? Bring out a bold cheddar to stand up to the flavor, such as Quicke\u2019s Vintage.<\/p>\n

Recommended Pairings
\n<\/strong><\/em>Gorwydd Caerphilly<\/strong><\/a> + Pukka Three-Ginger Tea
\nQuicke\u2019s Vintage Clothbound Cheddar<\/strong><\/a> + The Natural Health Market Organic Ginger Tea<\/p>\n

Photography by Floortje\/iStockphoto.com<\/em><\/p>\n

The Great 28 is featured in our annual Cheese Pairings issue<\/a>. <\/em><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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