powdered ginger
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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dried ground gingerroot
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