Ginger
Ginger is a tuberous root of Zingiber Officinale plant native to Indonesia, India and Nigeria. It is cultivated in tropic countries. Older ginger roots are dried and then used in pieces or ground as dried powder. Young roots are sometimes crystallized with sugar. Ginger is pungent and highly aromatic, it has sweet aroma reminiscent of wood.
It is used in curries and Oriental dishes, and it is especially good with pork, ham and chicken, as well as in preserves and desserts.
