Crystallized Ginger
Also Known As: Candied Ginger or Glace Ginger
Origin: Asia
Ingredients: Ginger and Sugar
Taste and Aroma: Spicy, warming, sweet, and aromatic
Uses: Enjoy as a snack or add it to muffins, cakes, cookies, breads, candies for a warm spicy flavor and texture. Crystallized Ginger can also be used for teas and other beverages.
Substitutes:Ginger Cracked Pieces, Ginger Whole, Galangal Root Whole or Ground Ginger.
Fun Fact: Ginger is a well renowned treatment for stomach maladies, but new research also suggests it may have anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties as well.