l not -l wrote:
> On 13-Mar-2017, john west > wrote:
>
>> A while ago visiting someone i saw them add frozen flakes of mixed
>> garlic and ginger out of the freezer to their cooking.
>> Very convenient.
>>
>> when i grate ginger and chopped garlic it all just freezes in hard
>> clumps sticking together.
>>
>> I'm unable to contact the person concerned, so any ideas of how to keep
>> the flakes separated in the frezer without clumping together. Thanks
> Spread the flakes out on parchment or wax paper lined sheet pan, in a very
> thin layer. Freeze for at least 2 hours, overnight is best. Prepare
> containers by pre-chilling; then, quickly, break up any clumps and put the
> flakes in containers, then into freezer. When using; be quick in extracting
> what you need and get the rest back in the freezer before it begins to thaw.
>
easier to freeze the ginger whole and grate or slice finely frozen.I do
not bother freezing with garlic.