Ground Ginger
Size
Price:
$7.00
Unit price:
$3.68 USD/oz
Flavor Profile
Warm and pungent with peppery heat and a light lemon-like note.
How To Use
Add ground ginger early in cooking so the flavor blooms. Use in gingerbread, cookies, pies, sauces, marinades, vegetables, or meats like pork or venison.
FAQ
Is ground ginger the same as fresh ginger?
No. Ground ginger is dried and more concentrated, with a warmer and less sharp flavor than fresh ginger. It works best in baked goods and cooked dishes.
How much ground ginger equals fresh ginger?
About 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger equals 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger, though the flavor will be warmer and less bright.
Can ground ginger be used in savory cooking?
Yes. Ground ginger works well in sauces, marinades, spice blends, and with meats and vegetables where a warm ginger flavor is needed without added moisture.
No. Ground ginger is dried and more concentrated, with a warmer and less sharp flavor than fresh ginger. It works best in baked goods and cooked dishes.
How much ground ginger equals fresh ginger?
About 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger equals 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger, though the flavor will be warmer and less bright.
Can ground ginger be used in savory cooking?
Yes. Ground ginger works well in sauces, marinades, spice blends, and with meats and vegetables where a warm ginger flavor is needed without added moisture.
Recipes using this spice
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Casablanca Chicken Skewers with Bright Herb Sauce
Grilled chicken skewers marinated in Casablanca Moroccan Blend and Ground Cumin Seeds, served alo... -
Sweet & Spicy Chile Glazed Shrimp Bites
Shrimp marinated half an hour in a chile glaze with Ground Coriander Seeds, Ground Ginger and Whi... -
Asian-Style Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Buttermilk ranch shaken in a jar with Asian Style Sprinkle, Dried Minced Green Onion, Horseradish... -
Bertha's BBQ Sauce
A stovetop barbecue sauce simmered fifteen minutes with Medium Chili Powder, Mild Yellow Mustard ... -
Lemon-Ginger Moonshine
A honey-lemonade spirit simmered five minutes with Honey Powder and Ground Ginger, then chilled a... -
Front-Door Wassail
Hot spiced apple and cranberry punch with roasted apples, Mulling Spices, and Whiskey Barrel Smok... -
Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
A blender smoothie of tropical fruit, Ground Turmeric, Supreme Saigon Cinnamon, and Ground Ginger... -
Green Peach & Ginger Smoothie
Peaches, greens, and Ground Ginger blended two minutes into a pitcher-sized smoothie. No cooking ... -
Sweet Chile Saffron Wings
Wings baked low then hot for seventy minutes, tossed in a simmered glaze with Crushed Red Pepper ... -
Sweet & Spicy Vanilla Pecans
Pecans tossed in egg white and coated with Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar, Ground Nutmeg, and Ground G...
