Ginger

A knobbly aromatic root with warm, spicy heat. Grate or mince it fresh for curries, stir-fries, and marinades.

Ginger

Used for

  • curries
  • stir-fries
  • marinades
  • teas

In the kitchen

  • Grate.
  • Mince.
  • Slice.
  • Peel.

Picking it at the store

  • Skin should be smooth, thin, and tight. Wrinkled or dried skin means old ginger.
  • Break off a small piece; fresh ginger snaps cleanly with almost no effort.

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