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Ginger
Also known as: jengibre, zenzero, ingwer
A pungent, spicy rhizome essential to Asian cooking. Fresh ginger has a bright, sharp flavor; dried is more concentrated and warming.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
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Storage
Refrigerate unpeeled in a paper bag, or freeze
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Shelf Life
3 weeks refrigerated, 6 months frozen
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✓Use a spoon to peel ginger easily
- ✓Grate frozen ginger for fine texture
- ✓Add early in cooking for mellow flavor, late for brightness
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
Key Nutrients
Vitamin B6Magnesium
📖 Recipes with Ginger
Emirati Chicken Samosas
United Arab Emirates
50 minutes
Israeli Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives
Israel
1 hour 40 minutes
Poulet Arachide Crémeux
Ivory Coast
1 hour 5 minutes
Tunisian Lamb and Apricot Tagine
Tunisia
2 hours 55 minutes
Poulet Riz Sauce Tomate
Ivory Coast
1 hour 5 minutes
Couscous Marrakchi
Algeria
2 hours 20 minutes
Couscous aux Sept Légumes
Algeria
2 hours 15 minutes
Cháo Lòng
Vietnam
2 hours 15 minutes
Ghanaian Kakro with Beans
Ghana
1 hour 5 minutes
Calulu de Frango com Quiabo
Angola
1 hour 40 minutes
Sri Lankan Eggplant Moju
Sri Lanka
1 hour 5 minutes
Poulet à la Citronnelle
Mauritius
55 minutes