Substitute Ground ginger for Fresh ginger
What fresh ginger does in a recipe: Bright, peppery heat; essential fresh bite in stir-fries and bakes.
Ground ginger
per 1 Tbsp fresh grated
US1/4 tsp ground ginger (add early, with the fat/aromatics)
Metricunder 1 g
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free
Drying changes the aromatic oils.
What changes: Warmer, no bright bite
Best for: Baking
More options: all 2 Fresh ginger substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Ground ginger for Fresh ginger?
- per 1 Tbsp fresh grated — US: 1/4 tsp ground ginger (add early, with the fat/aromatics). Metric: under 1 g.
- Why does Ground ginger work as a Fresh ginger substitute?
- Drying changes the aromatic oils.
- What changes when you use Ground ginger instead of Fresh ginger?
- Warmer, no bright bite
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