Candied Ginger

Ingredients

1 3-inch knob fresh ginger 

1 cup sugar, plus more for rolling 

1 cup water 

Preparation

Peel ginger and cut it into paper-thin slices, using a vegetable peeler.

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add ginger slices; simmer over low heat until translucent, 15 to 20 minutes.

Drain in a colander; roll each piece in sugar. Ginger can be candied several days ahead and stored in an airtight container.