powdered ginger

Thân thiện

A baker sprinkles powdered ginger into a mixing bowl.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Dried ground gingerroot: A spice made from the dried, ground rhizome (root) of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). It is a fine, beige to light brown powder used for flavoring and aroma in cooking and baking.

Usage

• Powdered ginger is primarily used as a culinary spice. It is a convenient, shelf-stable form of ginger with a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor, distinct from fresh ginger. It is commonly used in baked goods, spice blends, curries, and beverages.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for one teaspoon of powdered ginger.
  • She added powdered ginger to the cookie dough for a warm, spicy note.
  • Powdered ginger is a key ingredient in pumpkin pie spice.

Advanced Usage

• "Ground ginger": This is a direct synonym for powdered ginger. The terms are often used interchangeably in recipes and culinary contexts.
  • You can substitute fresh ginger with ground ginger, but the flavor intensity will differ.

Variants and Related Words

• Ginger (noun): The broader term for the plant, its fresh rhizome, or the spice in any form (fresh, dried, powdered).
• Ground ginger (noun): A synonym for powdered ginger.
• Ginger powder (noun): Another common term for powdered ginger.

Synonyms

• Ground ginger: Dried ginger that has been ground into a powder.
• Ginger powder: Another term for the powdered spice.

Notes on Meaning

• Powdered ginger refers specifically to the dried and ground form. It is not interchangeable in a 1:1 ratio with fresh ginger in recipes due to differences in potency and moisture content. Its flavor is more earthy and less sharp than fresh ginger.

Học thuật

Noun

1. dried ground gingerroot

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ginger