When peeling ginger, use a spoon to take the skin off. The skin is paper-thin, and a spoon removes it without removing any precious ginger flesh.
Source: A random chef I worked with in Chicago
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
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