When a recipe calls for ginger and you do not have any, you can substitute another spice like mace in place of the ginger. Nutmeg is another spice that you can use. Replacing the ginger may change the taste of your recipe.
Use half as much dried ground ginger. jamies hair
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My recipe calls for fresh, chopped ginger, Can I use ground ginger & in what proportion. The recipe calls for 2 tsp. fresh chopped ginger?
When all else fails, go to "Joy of Cooking" --see "equivalents and or substitutions, and I quote: 1 Tsp raw ginger = 1/8 tsp pwd. This info is usually on the spice container, but I use a less expensive brand and it does not have the info. cmg
Avoid doing this. The proportions unbalance a recipe when you substitute ground for freshly grated ginger.
I would just use the same amount because ginger paste is basically really finely miced ginger. Maybe cut down a slight amount if your not a huge fan of ginger.
yes, use about 1/3rd as much though, as it is more potent.
Dont think so, i always use Boric acid powder,
You can use ginger ale to brine turkey. You can combine the ginger ale with cold water when you brine the turkey.
Why are you people so dumb dont use answer . Com use something else
Young ginger is used in stir fries, sauces, and with sushi (when pickled). Old ginger has a stronger flavor, so you'd use it in stews and soups.
to substitute
It may be omitted from your recipe or replaced with a pinch of ground ginger. Or make your own by slicing fresh ginger one-eighth inch thick and cooking at a slow simmer in sugar syrup.http://homecooking.about.com/od/dessertrecipes/ht/crystalginger.htm