Ginger root

What is Ginger root

Ginger, a knobby, fibrous root, has smooth light brown skin with a sheen to it. The flesh of the root is white. Ginger root is a seasoning and flavors sweets, including cakes, cookies, breads, and beverages. It is also good in sauces, and fruit dishes, and is often used heavily in Asian cooking. When buying, look for ginger root with the least amount of knots and/or branching.Read more about Ginger - Types, how to use and store

Substitute for Ginger root

Powdered ginger, or in sweet dishes, chopped crystalized ginger

Equivalents

1 tbsp chopped ginger = 1 tsp ground

Rhizomes

Nutrition Information For Ginger root

Serving Size

1 tsp

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 0mg

Potassium

Total Carbohydrate 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 0g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Ginger root Recipes

Paradise Pork Stir Fry
I named this recipe Paradise Pork Stir Fry because I created while vacationing in Maui, a favorite paradise location. I marinate pork in a marinade of soy sauce, green onions, fresh grated ginger, orange juice and hoisin and oyster sauce. Serve over steamed rice.
Char Siu Pork Chops with Black Bean Sauce and Stir-Fried Vegetables
Pork chops in a rich, flavorful sauce served with yard long beans, garlic and bell peppers.
Orange Whiskey Chicken
Our recipe for Orange Whiskey Chicken is a variation of Bourbon Chicken. Very little alcohol is used in the recipe and you can just leave it out if you wish and replace the liquid with water or more orange juice. Serves 4.
Poached Trout with Vegetables and Caramelized Apples
Although Poached Trout or Salmon with Vegetables, Ginger, and Pinot Grigio with Caramelized Apples is a long name it doesn't take that much time to prepare. The vegetables include carrot, leek, scallion and celery.
Peppered Venison Steak
This is a recipe for Peppered Venison Steak with a rich sauce and sweet potato puree. If you are a fan of venison meat then this recipe is a winner. First you'll create a sauce with red wine, port wine, shallots, garlic, jalapeno.