How to slice ginseng roots at home
Method #1: Using a Countertop Oven
- Preheat the countertop oven to 350 F
- Heat up the ginseng roots on a cookie pan for about 5 minutes or until it can be bent
- Slice the roots using a sharp knife while it’s still warm
- If it’s too hard for slicing, so heat it up again
Pro: no need to dry up the slices after slicing
Con: Harder to slice
Method #2: Using a Kitchen Steamer
- Preheat the steamer to the water boiling point
- Heat up the ginseng roots on a steamer rack for about 4 minutes or until it can be bent
- Slice the roots using a sharp knife while they’re still warm
- Strew the slices on a cookies pan for air-drying for at least 24 hours
Pro: best result with smoother slices
Con: need to be air-drying the slices
Warning: Ginseng roots become hot once heated. Please be careful not to burn yourself.