Ginger: Fresh, Dried, or Powder?

Ginger: Fresh, Dried, or Powder?

By Nora Kim ·

Three Forms, Three Flavors

Fresh ginger is bright, sharp, and juicy. Dried ginger is warmer and spicier. Ground ginger is the most concentrated.

When to Use Fresh

When to Use Dried

Conversion

1 tablespoon fresh grated = ¼ teaspoon ground. Ground ginger is much more potent by volume.

Storage

Fresh: unpeeled in a ziplock in the crisper (3 weeks) or frozen. Dried: airtight, 1 year. Ground: 6 months.

Pro Tip

Peel ginger with a spoon edge instead of a knife—you waste less flesh.

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