gingerroot
Knobby Asian spice
Gingerroot is the underground stem of the ginger plant, used as a spice and flavoring.
The knobby, tan-skinned root has a pungent, slightly sweet taste that appears in cuisines worldwide—from Asian stir-fries to Caribbean drinks to European baked goods.
Fresh gingerroot is grated, sliced, or minced; dried and ground, it becomes the powdered ginger of spice racks.
Peel the gingerroot before adding it to the soup.
Horizontal underground plant stem
- perennialRecurring each year
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- propagationAct of spreading widely
turmeric · galangal · cardamom · harvest · knob · fibrous · skin · peel
Yellow rhizome spice
- galangalPungent Asian cooking rhizome
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- clovesDried flower-bud spice
nutmeg · cumin · coriander · lemongrass · star anise · fenugreek · allspice · chili
Sharply strong-smelling
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- spicyHaving strong heat
- zestyLively in flavor
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
piquant · sharp · bite · peppery · warming · earthy · fiery · citrusy
Quick-cook in hot oil
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
pickled · candied · crystallized · soup · broth · baking · seasoning · paste
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- digestiveRelating to food breakdown
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
soothing · therapeutic · immunity · tonic · stomach · morning sickness · motion sickness · antiemetic
rhizome
Horizontal underground plant stem
- perennialRecurring each year
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- cultivationFostering growth through care
propagation · turmeric · galangal · cardamom · harvest · knob · fibrous · skin · peel · sprout
turmeric
Yellow rhizome spice
cloves · nutmeg · cumin · coriander · lemongrass · star anise · fenugreek · allspice · chili · pepper
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
tangy · piquant · sharp · bite · peppery · warming · earthy · fiery · citrusy · lemony
stir-fry
Quick-cook in hot oil
sushi · pickled · candied · crystallized · soup · broth · baking · seasoning · paste · juice
nausea
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- digestiveRelating to food breakdown
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
remedy · soothing · therapeutic · immunity · tonic · stomach · morning sickness · motion sickness · antiemetic · circulation
gingerrootginger powder
Dried, milled rhizome spice
ground ginger · dried ginger · crystallized ginger · pickled ginger · ginger extract
gingerrootmint
Aromatic culinary herb
menthol · peppermint · camphor · eucalyptus