Ginger Crushed

Ginger has a warm aroma with a fresh woody note and sweet, rich undertones. Its flavor is hot and slightly biting. China and most other Asian countries use fresh ginger, often with garlic. Ginger has numerous uses in sweet and savory cooking. It is an essential ingredient of curry powder and other spice blends, and is found in gingerbread, biscuits, cakes, puddings, pickles, and many Asian vegetable dishes.