Use it up · Herbs and aromatics

Fresh ginger

Have extra fresh ginger? Here’s how to choose, store and prep fresh ginger, plus 30 family recipes to use it all up, best matches first.

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🛒 Choosing it

Choose firm, smooth pieces that snap cleanly.

🧊 Storing it

Fridge: Several weeks, wrapped
Freezer: Months; grate it straight from frozen

Keep the fridge at 40°F or below and the freezer at 0°F. Freezer times are for best quality; food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe. When in doubt, throw it out.

🔪 Prepping it

Scrape off the skin with a spoon, then grate or mince.

📊 Nutrition per 100 g

Fresh ginger. 100 g is about 3 1/2 ounces.

Calories	80 kcal	4%
Protein	1.8 g	4%
Total fat	0.8 g	1%
Saturated fat	0.2 g	1%
Total carbohydrate	18 g	6%
Dietary fiber	2.0 g	7%
Total sugars	1.7 g
Sodium	13 mg	1%
Calcium	16 mg	1%
Iron	0.6 mg	3%
Potassium	415 mg	9%

% Daily Value for adults (FDA). From USDA FoodData Central 169231 (SR Legacy).

🍽 Recipes that use it up

30 recipes, the ones that use the most fresh ginger first.

With a smaller amount

Plan them into your week in the meal planner, or find recipes for two or three things at once with the “What can I make?” picker.

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Storage times and buying tips are general guides from the sources below; follow any date or instructions on the package. Cook meat, poultry, fish and eggs to the USDA safe temperatures in each recipe.