Ginger

The knobbly, beige-coloured rhizome of a tropical plant, ginger is indigenous to Southeast Asia but now grows all over the world in tropical climates. Unless very fresh, ginger needs to be first peeled, then grated or sliced, if it is fibrous, it may be easier to grate it, preferably with a ginger grater. Store fresh ginger in the fridge tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. Dried ginger is mainly used in baked goods such as gingerbread, ginger cake and biscuits.