This Man's Cook's Red Date Ginger Syrup

Name: This Man's Cook's Red Date Ginger Syrup
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: red dates 400g; ginger 400g; black sugar 1kg; plum syrup 120ml; water 400ml

A homemade syrup made by boiling red dates and ginger without aging, resulting in a rich, smooth flavor enhanced with the sweetness of black sugar and plum syrup.

60 min Difficulty Normal Sauces & basics

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 10 servings

red dates 400g
ginger 400g
black sugar 1kg
plum syrup 120ml
water 400ml

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Recipe

Heat red dates in the microwave for 20 seconds to smooth out wrinkles, then rinse thoroughly under running water and drain well using a colander.
After draining, slice the red dates with a knife to remove the seeds, then stack several pieces and cut into thin strips.
Cut ginger into small pieces, then use the back of a knife or spoon to peel off the skin cleanly.
Peel the ginger and slice it thinly into pieces, then soak in cold water for 30 minutes to remove starch that causes bitterness, then drain using a colander.
Add 400ml of water, sliced red dates, and sliced ginger to a pot in order.
Pour in 120ml of plum syrup and spread 1kg of black sugar evenly on top, then start cooking over high heat.
After about 20 minutes, when the syrup thickens, stir gently to prevent scorching and continue boiling until it reaches a thick, sticky consistency.
Turn off the heat once the mixture becomes uniformly thick, let it cool completely, then transfer to sterilized airtight containers for storage.

Wash red dates and slice them into strips; peel and thinly slice ginger, then soak in water for 30 minutes to remove starch.
Add water, red dates, ginger, plum syrup, and black sugar to a pot and boil over high heat for 20–30 minutes until thickened.
Turn off the heat when the syrup reaches a thick consistency, cool completely, then store in sterilized glass bottles.

Cooking tips

Briefly microwaving red dates helps smooth out wrinkles, making it easier to clean dirt trapped in the folds.
Slicing ginger into thin pieces makes it easy to remove the solid bits when using as tea or in cooking.
Soaking ginger in cold water for 30 minutes removes starch, preventing a heavy or bitter taste in the final syrup.
The syrup will thicken significantly as it cools, so turn off the heat before it becomes too thick in the pot.

Recommended for

Those who enjoy a strong, aromatic warm tea with red date and ginger flavors.
People looking to make their own homemade syrup for use in tea and cooking seasonings.

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