Substitute for Ginger (fresh)

Spicy-warm rhizome; essential in Asian cooking.

  1. 1
    Ground ginger1/4 tsp ground = 1 tsp grated fresh
    Best

    Less bright; add early.

    baking, marinades
  2. 2
    Candied ginger, rinsed and minced1:1

    Rinse off sugar first.

    baking, tea
  3. 3
    Galangal1:1

    Citrusy, different; Thai-leaning.

    Thai curries

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