Ginger

24 Great Ginger Recipes for Drinks, Soups, Sauces, and Sweets

Spice up your meals with the bright flavor of fresh ginger.
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    Lemon-Ginger Electrolyte Drink

    Refresh after a grueling workout or exhausting day with this electrolyte-packed water, with a natural boost of energy, vitamins, and minerals.

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    2/24

    Fire Cider Tonic

    If you find yourself reaching for a cocktail, then suddenly remember you’re doing Dry January, make a batch of fire cider, then turn it into an uplifting tonic.

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    3/24

    Golden Milk

    Unlock the comforting properties of fresh turmeric by infusing it into steaming coconut milk scented with the warm, spicy notes of cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper.

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    4/24

    Ginger Fizz

    This elegant cocktail is a simple mix of ginger syrup and Prosecco. For an extra boost of flavor, grate the ginger before infusing in the syrup.

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    5/24

    Gingery Chicken Soup With Zucchini “Noodles”

    Not only is this immunity-boosting chicken soup just as comforting as your grandma’s, it's also gluten-free, thanks to spiralized zucchini “noodles.”

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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Congee

    This simplified version of the traditional savory rice porridge uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked with rice in a slow-cooker. Dress it with avocado, limes, peanuts, chile oil—and as many toppings as you like.

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    9/24

    Asian Chicken and Cilantro Meatballs

    This easy, quick chicken meatball creation is a crowd favorite. The secret here is to steam the meatballs so they remain tender and succulent. Searing briefly afterward adds a wonderfully caramelized crust without overcooking.

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    10/24

    Baby Back Ribs with Tamarind Glaze

    A tamarind glaze gives these grilled ribs an intoxicatingly sweet, spicy, and sour flavor.

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  • Rinne Allen
    11/24

    Gingered Pickled Carrots

    Ginger adds bright spice to these pickled carrots. Replace traditional pickles with these on sandwiches and in salad, or serve with other pickled veg as a tangy side to roast meats.

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  • Dan Goldberg
    12/24

    Ginger Risotto

    Using traditional Arborio rice is great, but our favorite is the less common Carnaroli, which yields a creamier risotto and is less prone to overcooking.

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  • Romulo Yanes
    17/24

    Ginger Garlic Green Beans

    Say goodbye to soggy green beans. In this easy Asian-inspired side, quick-cooked green beans combine with fresh ginger for garden fresh flavor.

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  • Marcus Nilsson
    18/24

    Ginger-Cilantro Rice

    Your new go-to rice side dish, this recipe packs twice the ginger punch: fresh ginger is used to cook the rice and is also blended into a cilantro oil to season it.

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    21/24

    Ginger and Almond Bars

    Fresh and candied ginger team up to make an uplifting, zesty treat that can be prepared in any season. This quick yet impressive dessert lends itself to endless reincarnations, using various dried fruits and citrus zests, or even cocoa for chocolate lovers—see the recipes that follow for ideas!

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  • Lisa Hubbard
    22/24

    Gingerbread Cake

    A mix of ground and fresh ginger gives this moist spice cake soft its intense flavor. Use crystalized ginger as a garnish for even more punch.

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  • Romulo Yanes
    23/24

    Chewy Ginger Cookies

    Use a triple hit of ginger—fresh, ground, and crystallized—and blackstrap molasses to lift your ginger cookies to the next level. The dough is rolled in raw sugar for a sparkly effect.

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  • Lara Ferroni
    24/24

    Chile-Ginger-Mint Jellies

    This dynamic dessert combines chile, ginger, and mint to create a duo of fiery hot and icy cold, all in one bite. If you're a chilehead, go for the full amount of spice; if not, only use half the chiles for a milder result.

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