Are there any differences in large or small pieces of root ginger?

I find the bigger ones easier to peel, but I've heard that, for example, in potatoes all the vitamins are just below the skin, so I wonder if by a similar effect, smaller rhizomes of root ginger would be more potent in flavour or aroma or different in some way?

Best Answer

Quite the opposite, large ginger rhizomes are more potent both in flavour and aroma, because those compounds take time in the ground to develop and accumulate...

There's a Chinese proverb: "It's the older ginger that's got the punch /heat", referring to wisdom of the elders / the experienced...

The younger rhizomes have a milder flavour, and a smoother texture (the older ones are more fibrous) so are used for pickling in both Chinese and Japanese cuisines...

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How do you pick a good ginger root?

Choose \u201chands\u201d of fresh ginger root with firm, unwrinkled skin that's thin enough to scrape away with your fingernail. (Tough, thick skin is a sign the ginger may be old and dried out.) Fresh ginger root is usually sold by the pound, so it's OK to break off only what you want from a larger piece.

What type of ginger is best?

Yellow ginger is the most commonly used ginger in the United States. Also called turmeric, yellow ginger includes over one thousand species and is well known for both its culinary and medicinal properties. A good anti-inflammatory herb, yellow ginger also supports the brain and the immune system.

Are there different types of ginger root?

Of the family Zingiberaceae, ginger comes in several varieties, the most common being Chinese, or yellow ginger, and the smaller, more pungent Japanese ginger. Thai ginger, or galangal, has a smoother, smaller root and similar flavor and odor.

Is all ginger the same?

1- There are over 1,000 Species of Ginger There are about 1300 species actually. They are commonly used for ornamentation, spices and medicinal purposes. Most plants of this species have aromatic exotic flowers.

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