Herb or Spice
Ginger
About This Entry
Fresh ginger root adds sharp citrus heat to Asian stir-fries, marinades, and baking — its pungent rhizome character pairs with Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and off-dry whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- chicken breast
- garlic
- garlic chives
- salmon fillet
- shiitake
- turmeric
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Zingiber officinale
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Ginger
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Zingiber officinale
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent