Ginger pairs nicely with carrots, pumpkin, winter squashes and sweet potatoes. Ginger also blends exceptionally well with fruits such as bananas, pears, pineapples and oranges.
Ginger flourishes when used in combination with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, dried fruits, honey, nutmeg, nuts, preserved lemons, paprika, pepper and saffron.
What Does Ginger Taste Like?
Ground Organic Ginger is peppery and warm with lemon undertones. You'll also notice a slightly fiery taste with a pungent aroma.
Substitutions and Conversions
Ginger can be replaced with ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground mace, or ground nutmeg if it is not immediately on hand.