Ginger

Also known as root ginger, green ginger and ginger root. It is available in fresh root, dried and ground, crystallized and pickled.

Pickled ginger is the familiar condiment served alongside sushi.

Crystallized ginger has been cooked in sugar syrup & coated with granulated sugar and is used in sweets or as decoration.

Fresh ginger is a great addition to stir-fries, chicken and other Asian dishes.

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Ginger is a spice and its name means "horn root". Though it smells very spicy, the flavor is a combination of sweet and peppery. Originally, it was primarily used in Asian and Indian cuisine.

Ground ginger is most commonly used in European and American cooking in baked goods. Ground ginger tastes different than fresh. The two should not be substituted in most baked goods.