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Produce Info, Storage Tips and Recipes

Ginger

Ginger

The Basics

Ginger is the underground rhizome of the ginger plant, which originated in Southern Asia. It is in the same family as turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. In western cuisine, ginger is often used in sweet foods and drinks, like gingerale and gingerbread cookies. However, in eastern cuisines, it is often used in more savory foods like curries and stir-fries. (Read more on Wikipedia.)

Preparation

Cut off the portion of ginger you plan on using, peel away the skin, and slice up the root according to your recipe.

Storage Tips

Place unpeeled ginger in a sealable plastic bag and store in crisper for up to two weeks. If you need to store fresh ginger long-term, it can be frozen in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Ginger is a good source of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. It is a proven treatment for nausea and may also have anti-inflammatory and cancer preventing properties. (Read more on World's Healthiest Foods.)

Recipes

Amy's Autumn Curry
Braised Pears with a Soy-Ginger Glaze
Caramelized Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa and Greens
Collard Greens with Garam Masala
Curried Cauliflower, Chickpeas with Chicken
Curried Tofu, Eggplant, and Kohlrabi with Green Jasmine Rice
Fall Foliage Lemongrass Soup
Ginger Scallion Sauce
Ginger Tea
Pumpkin Orzo
Raw Butternut Squash Salad With Raisins and Ginger
Snow Pea Stir Fry
Spiced Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts
Stir-Fried Corn with Chilli, Ginger, Garlic and Parsley
Vietnamese Chicken Salad