Recipe Question

jnikitow

I want to make a recipe tonight that calls for 1 tsp. of fresh gingeroot.

I don't want to buy fresh gingeroot for only a tsp., can I use ground ginger? If so, should I still use 1 tsp., more, or less?

Thanks for any advice.

msh0530

From foodfit.com:
Ground ginger is a poor substitute for fresh ginger, but if it's all you have, remember one tablespoon of fresh ginger is roughly equivalent to a teaspoon of dried ginger.

erikazj

I don't know about in the US, but in the UK you can buy jars/tubes of it grated which you can just keep in the fridge and use when you need.
Erika

erickirb

I usually buy fresh ginger root in very small portions, about 1 to 2 inches, and usually costs less than 50 cents, and the remainder can be stored for weeks in the fridge.

ambercole

Yeah, when you go to the produce dept. just break off the amount that you need and pay for that. I do it all the time. Kinda like if you just want one banana, you're not gonna buy the whole bunch.

keiko

Fresh ginger makes a nice tea. Peel & slice off 4 to 6 slices depending how strong you like it. Add to a cup of hot water with alittle honey and lemon. No caffeine, very few calories and the ginger gives it a nice spicyness. I love it on a cold day!