Here’s the secret: you only need two ingredients to start. Fresh ginger root and water. That’s it. No fancy equipment, no trips to a specialty store—just the produce aisle and your tap.
Grab a piece of ginger about the size of your thumb. Peel it with a spoon (yes, a spoon—it’s easier than a knife and you won’t lose half the flesh). Then slice it into thin coins, like little golden nickels.
Don’t have fresh ginger? Run to the store. Dried powder just doesn’t give you that same lively kick—it’s like comparing a live band to a karaoke track.
