Ground ginger

ground ginger

Flavor and role

Powder of dried ginger, less fresh but warmer and spicier than fresh ginger. Widely used in baking and spice blends.

Typical dishes and uses

Gingerbread, Moroccan tagine, Jamaican jerk, curries, pumpkin pie. In this book: chicken tagine with lemon and olives.

Substitutes

¼ tsp ground ginger = 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (about 6g). Fresh ginger adds moisture and freshness.

Storage

In an airtight container at cool room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. For best aroma, use ground spices within 6 months to 1 year and whole spices within 2-3 years.

Main countries

India · China · Nigeria

Used in this book

Chicken Tagine with Lemon and OlivesChicken PastillaHariraKjøttkaker (Norwegian Meat Cakes in Brown Gravy)Lebkuchen (German Christmas Spice Cookies)Seven-Vegetable CouscousNihariPumpkin PieRogan JoshSpeculoosSuyaMasala Chai Barmbrack with Cardamom Honey Butter (Irish × Indian)Gochujang Chimaek Beer-Can ChickenChai-Spiced Jaggery Butter Tarts (Canadian × Indian)Individual Chicken Pastillas with Honey-Saffron Onion Confit and Orange Blossom AlmondsChicken Pastilla Filo-Crunch ToastSaffron Lamb Harira with Egg RibbonsChicken Harira Tortilla SoupHarira Chickpea Toast with Lemon YogurtLamb and Beef Kefta Tagine with Saffron, Harissa and Cumin SaltSunday Kjøttkaker with Brown Cheese Gravy and Mushy PeasKjøttkake Sliders with Brown Cheese and Lingonberry MayoNuremberg Elisenlebkuchen with Dark ChocolateMasala Chai Lebkuchen with Jaggery and Pistachio (German × Indian)Lebkuchen Cheesecake BarsLamb Seven-Vegetable Couscous with TfayaNalli Nihari with Homemade Spice BlendNihari Ragù Pappardelle (Pakistani × Italian)Kabocha Miso Pie with Black Sesame Crumb Crust (Japanese × American)Pumpkin Pie Crème Brûlée CupsSlow-Braised Lamb Shank Rogan JoshRogan Josh Birria-Style TacosRogan Josh Keema Loaded FriesChai-Spiced Pistachio Rugelach with Cardamom Glaze (Jewish × Indian)Halwai-Style Punjabi Samosas with Two ChutneysTegabino Shiro with Toasted Chickpea Flour and Niter KibbehOvernight Speculoos with Fresh-Ground SpicesWhite Miso Sticky Toffee Pudding with Miso ButterscotchCharcoal Suya with Hand-Toasted Yaji and Tomato RelishSuya Beef Yaki UdonSuya Steak Crunch Salad with Peanut-Lime DressingLamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds

Updated 2026-10-10