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What is the difference between ginger and ginger root?
If your recipe asks for Ginger root, it is the actual root you find in the produce section, that is is asking you to use. in some recipes it is for the flavor, but often ginger has a medicinal characteristic. If you have powder, that is the dried and ground form of the root, and it will not be the same measurement. It also depends on what you are making- if you can substitute the powder for the root.
Is whole ginger and ginger root the same thing?
No. Crushed ginger is 'wet'. Ground Ginger is a powder. They are not the same thing. You can substitute but would need to change quantities and the taste would be different.
How much ground ginger not powdered ginger do you use in place of one and a half teaspoons of fresh grated ginger?
Avoid doing this. The proportions unbalance a recipe when you substitute ground for freshly grated ginger.
I don't have ginger what else can I use in place of ginger?
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.
Can you use ground ginger in place of gingeroot?
yes, use about 1/3rd as much though, as it is more potent.
How can I substitute fresh ginger with ground ginger in a recipe?
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.
What is the difference between ginger root and ginger powder?
If your recipe asks for Ginger root, it is the actual root you find in the produce section, that is is asking you to use. in some recipes it is for the flavor, but often ginger has a medicinal characteristic. If you have powder, that is the dried and ground form of the root, and it will not be the same measurement. It also depends on what you are making- if you can substitute the powder for the root.
Can you replace chopped ginger with ground 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?
How much fresh grated ginger do you use in place of ground 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.
Can ground ginger be used in a recipe that calls for minced ginger?
Ground ginger can NOT be substituted for crystallized ginger--that is something quite different. Otherwise, you are fairly safe to use ground, minced, and grated ginger interchangeably unless the ginger is being used for garnish purposes (sushi, for instance). The thing to remember is that ground ginger is exponentially more potent than fresh ginger. Ultimately it comes down to a matter of personal taste, but I rarely use more than a few pinches of the ground stuff.
What can you use in place of ground cloves in cookie baking?
It won't have the same flavor, obviously, but try a combination of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
How much ground ginger do you substitute for 2 inches of fresh ginger?
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
