Any plant of a genus (Zingiber, especially Zingiber officinale) of tropical Asiatic and Polynesian herbs of a family (Zingiberaceae, the ginger family) with pungent aromatic rhizomes used as a condiment and as a stimulant and acarminative
The roots of the ginger plant are an indispensable ingredient in both Chinese and Indian cuisine Thought to have originated in South-east Asia, the plant's name, "zingiber" means horn-shaped, after the irregular shapes on the rhizomes or roots Valued for its clean, sharp flavor, ginger is used in soups, stir-fries, and marinades It is especially good with seafood, as it can cover up strong fish odors
A rhizome possessing many important culinary and medicinal qualities It can be used in its fresh and dried forms as a flavoring or digestive aid Its fresh juice is added to hot water to prepare ginger compresses The juice, applied to minor burns, relieves stinging and prevents blistering through its anti-histamine action PICTURE
FRESH: Gnarled, tan-colored root with spicy flavor and aroma, indispensable in Chinese cooking either sliced, shredded, or grated Choose ginger with a firm feel and lightly shiny skin Store in a cool, dry spot For longer storage, freeze ginger, then cut off as much as you need without thawing Or, peel and thinly slice; store in a jar, cover with dry sherry, and refrigerate for up to 6 months PRESERVED: Sweet, pungent condiment packed in syrup in porcelain jars, or candied and sold packaged or in bulk PICKLED: Fresh young ginger, first pickled in salt, then preserved in vinegar and sugar
(Zingiber Officinalis) Described as having a spicy, warm aroma It has stimulating and grounding properties Benefits: It's great when you are feeling flat as it sharpens the senses and warms the body It's also great for nausea and digestive problems
Ginger is used to describe things that are orangey-brown in colour. She was a mature lady with dyed ginger hair. Herbaceous perennial plant (Zingiber officinale; family Zingiberaceae), probably native to South Asia, or its aromatic, pungent rhizome, which is used as a spice, flavouring, food, and medicine. The spice has a slightly biting taste and is used, usually dried and ground, to flavour breads, sauces, curry dishes, confections, pickles, and ginger ale. The fresh rhizome is used in cooking. The leafy stems of the plant bear flowers in dense conelike spikes. Oil distilled from the rhizome is used in foods and perfumes
Type: Spice (fresh, dried, crystallized or ground) Description: Gnarled and bumpy root from the ginger plant Flavor: Peppery, slightly sweet with a pungent and spicy aroma Uses: Cakes, cookies, marinades; Chinese, Jamaican and German recipes; don't substitute dry ginger powder for recipes specifying fresh ginger
The roots of the ginger plant, or Zingiber officinale to use its scientific name, are an indispensable ingredient in both Chinese and Indian cuisine Thought to have originated in South-east Asia, the plant's name, "zingiber" means horn-shaped, after the irregular shapes on the rhizomes or roots Valued for its clean, sharp flavor, ginger is used in soups, stir-fries, and marinades It is especially good with seafood, as it can cover up strong fish odors When purchasing ginger, look for a firm, smooth body and a nice tan color, without any darkening or wrinkled skin At home, wrap the ginger in a paper towel and store it in a plastic bag in the vegetable crisper section of the refrigerator If a portion becomes discolored, simply slice that part off It should keep for several weeks A more long-term storage method is to peel, slice, and then store the ginger in a sealed glass jar filled with rice wine or dry sherry in the refrigerator It will last for up to a year
An herb (Zingiber officinale) Ginger is known throughout the world as a spice or flavoring agent but was known in Asian medicine as a digestive aid, stimulant and diuretic The aroma of ginger is due to a volatile oil which it contains in amounts of about one to three percent Ordinarily taken in the form of capsules, ginger may also be made into a tea or a candy
For over a thousand years, Ginger has been regarded as a desired medicinal solution It has been used to aid in the healing of blemishes and to increase circulation The sharp scent is spicy with earthy undertones
{i} plant having yellowish-green flowers and a spicy root; gingerroot, root of the ginger plant (used as a seasoning and in medicine); powdered ginger, dried and ground gingerroot; vitality, spirit, peppiness, animation (Informal); reddish brown color
Ginger may be used as a stimulant to combat circulation problems and cramps Ginger also promotes perspiration, acts as an appetite stimulant, is a well-known remedy for digestion problems, and is effective as an antioxidant and antimicrobial In humid climates it is used to help preserve food and as a mouth rinse it can relieve sore throats
A tropical plant cultivated for its root The flavor is peppery and sweet, the odor is spicy Used to flavor candy, soups, meat, poultry, curries, gingerbread, and cakes Also the chief flavoring agent for ginger ale
pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Oriental cookery dried ground gingerroot perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems add ginger to in order to add flavor; "ginger the soup"
The root of the ginger plant is a mainstay in Asian and Indian cuisines, providing a peppery and slightly sweet taste and spicy aroma Fresh ginger may be found in the produce section and should be peeled and sliced or ground before using Dried ground ginger (not an appropriate substitute for recipes calling for fresh ginger)has different characteristics and is used in curries, soups and baked goods (i e gingerbread and ginger snaps) Ginger can also be found candied, preserved and pickled, each with its own uses