Onions, garlic, ginger and chiles
Substitutes for ginger
Fresh ginger is bright, juicy and spicy; ground ginger is warmer and earthier. They are not identical, but they swap in a pinch.
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In place of fresh ginger
Ground ginger
- How much
- ¼ tsp ground for each 1 tbsp grated fresh
- How
- Add it early with the other spices.
- What changes
- Warmer and less bright, with no zing.
- Best in
- Curries, soups, marinades, baking.
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In place of fresh ginger
Ginger paste (jar or tube)
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Close; slightly salty or sour from preservatives.
- Best in
- Stir-fries, curries, marinades.
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In place of ground ginger
Fresh ginger
- How much
- 1 tbsp grated fresh for each ¼ tsp ground
- What changes
- Brighter and spicier. In cookies and gingerbread, ground ginger is the better choice.
- Best in
- Curries, stir-fries, marinades.
Good to know
- Freeze fresh ginger and grate it frozen: no peeling needed.
Simmerbee recipes with ginger (33)
- Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
- Chewy Ginger Molasses Crinkle Cookies
- Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber and Carrot
- Creamy Chickpea Coconut Curry with Spinach
- Crispy Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Wings
- Crispy Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Everyday Red Lentil Dal
- Garlicky Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry
- Green Pineapple Smoothie
- Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi (Skillet)
- Korean-Inspired Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls
- Orange-Ginger Cranberry Sauce
- Oven-Baked Gochujang-Honey Wings
- Oven-Roasted Jerk-Inspired Chicken
- Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
- Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Shrimp Fried Rice
- Silky Classic Pumpkin Pie
- Skillet Beef and Broccoli
- Skillet Chicken Teriyaki
- Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- Spiced Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies
- Spiced Pumpkin Bread
- Steamed Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth
- Stovetop Masala Chai
- Stovetop Mulled Apple Cider
- Takeout-Style Orange Chicken
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Shrimp and Sweet Potato
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
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