Fresh out of ginger?
Here are our best ginger substitutes, both fresh and ground.
These replacements will help you make a recipe without an extra trip to the store.
Credit: Con Poulos
Converting fresh ginger to ground ginger and vice versa is easy.
You’ll need to use more fresh because ground ginger is more concentrated.
For every 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, use 1 tablespoon of fresh-grated ginger in recipes.
This works in the opposite direction as well.
Each listed here is a 1:1 substitution for ground ginger.
Ground allspice is often mistaken for a blended spice because it packs many flavors.
It tastes like cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, cinnamon, fennel, and anise.
Ground cinnamon is a wonderful ginger substitute that adds sweetness to a dish, such ascinnamon rolls.
Use it ground to add spicy, woodsy flavor to both sweet and savory recipes.
Ground mace can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.
It has a more subtle flavor than nutmeg.
Ground nutmeg has a strong flavor and is akey ingredient in eggnog, cider, and mulled wine.
Ground cardamom is a sweet spice known for its delicate, almost citrus-like flavor.
Some may even find it has peppery notes.
Try it in baked goods and warm drinks.
Ground turmeric adds anearthy flavor and yellow colorto whatever you’re making.
We like its warm, subtle flavor best in savory dishes.
Crystallized Ginger
Crystallized or candied ginger is made bycooking fresh gingerin sugar syrup.
Sometimes, it’s also rolled in granulated sugar after cooking.
You’ll need to add more than fresh or dried to achieve the same flavor.
We recommended 1/3-1/2 cup for every tablespoon.
Galangal
Galangal is a root often used inSoutheast Asian cooking.
Its flavor is similar to ginger but with a fresh, citrusy punch.
It’s less spicy than fresh ginger.
Use the same measurements as you would ginger.
Look for it in your local Asian market or grocery store.
Remove fresh, sliced galangal after cooking, just as you would with a cinnamon stick or bay leaf.
Add a few dashes of ground ginger or a pinch of fresh-grated ginger to your favoritebanana breadorapple crisp.
And don’t forget about ginger when making savory dishes.
It pairs remarkably well with Asian-inspiredThai pork burgers.
Adding fresh or dried ginger to sweet and savory dishes is a great way to add bold flavor.
Its quite a versatile spice.
From elegantGinger-Peach Bellinisto refreshing non-alcoholicGinger Soda, ginger brings a zesty twist to an entertaining drinks menu.
