Several weeks...up to 2 months in the refrigerator if sealed in a plastic bag. I've read that it can also be submerged in Sherry or Vodka for much longer than that but I've never tried it. Sounds yummy, though. A cocktail made with Ginger Vodka would be very nice indeed.
Fresh ginger can last for about 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator before it starts to go bad.
To transition from using dried ginger to fresh ginger in your cooking, simply substitute an equal amount of fresh ginger for the dried ginger called for in the recipe. Peel the fresh ginger, then grate, mince, or slice it according to your recipe's instructions. Adjust the amount of fresh ginger to suit your taste preferences, as fresh ginger tends to be more potent than dried ginger.
The term is for fresh ginger. What you do is get a real ginger root and measure it. One ginger root can be as big as 8 inches long, so you want a piece about as long as your finger. Then you can grate it into your recipe. Most US groceries carry it in the fresh produce department.
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To substitute fresh ginger with ground ginger in a recipe, use 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger for every 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger called for in the recipe. Adjust the amount to taste, as ground ginger is more concentrated than fresh ginger.
To transition from using dry ginger to fresh ginger in your cooking, simply substitute the same amount of fresh ginger for the dry ginger called for in the recipe. Keep in mind that fresh ginger has a stronger flavor, so you may need to adjust the amount to suit your taste preferences. You can peel the fresh ginger using a spoon or a peeler, then grate or mince it before adding it to your dish. Enjoy experimenting with the vibrant flavor of fresh ginger in your cooking!
My recipe calls for fresh, chopped ginger, Can I use ground ginger & in what proportion. The recipe calls for 2 tsp. fresh chopped ginger?
My recipe calls for fresh, chopped ginger, Can I use ground ginger & in what proportion. The recipe calls for 2 tsp. fresh chopped ginger?
To make delicious ginger cookies with fresh ginger, start by grating the fresh ginger and adding it to your cookie dough along with other spices like cinnamon and cloves. Adjust the amount of ginger to your taste preference. Bake the cookies until they are golden brown and enjoy the spicy and flavorful taste of fresh ginger in every bite.
A one inch piece of fresh, grated ginger (generally yielding 1 tablespoon) equals approximately 1/8 teaspoon ground (dried) ginger. Source: http://www.evitamins.com/healthnotes.asp?ContentID=3602003
I keep mine in the freezer in a freezer bag
Dry is always more potent, as long as your spices are not old. If you have "fresh" dry ginger, 1 teaspoon would be the right amount to substitute for 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger. Since ginger is something that loses its potency in dry form very quickly, the best possible answer to this question is "to taste."