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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
Bhutanese Spicy Chicken Stew with Bamboo Shoots and Radish
Bhutan
1 hour 10 minutes
Mrouzia
Algeria
3 hours 30 minutes
Tajine Lahm Lhalou
Algeria
1 hour 50 minutes
Eritrean Potato and Chickpea Stew
Eritrea
1 hour 5 minutes
Chorba Frik Algérienne
Algeria
2 hours
Cabrito Assado com Batata Doce e Ginguba
Angola
2 hours 30 minutes
Poulet à la Cannelle Algérien
Algeria
1 hour 35 minutes
Couscous aux Sept Légumes
Algeria
2 hours 15 minutes
Couscous Marrakchi
Algeria
2 hours 20 minutes
Mrouzia Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
Algeria
3 hours
Couscous Bel Bouz
Algeria
3 hours 15 minutes
Mrouzia Lamb Tagine
Algeria
3 hours