Ground Ginger Powder – Dried Ginger Spice for Cooking, Tea & Baking

Ground ginger powder is dried ginger root ground fine. It gives the warm ginger taste without peeling or grating fresh roots, and it is a staple in African and Caribbean kitchens for stews, pepper sauces, suya spice, zobo and sorrel drinks.

Key features

• Finely ground dried ginger
• Warm, spicy ginger flavor
• For stews, marinades, suya spice and pepper soup
• For zobo, sorrel, ginger tea and baking
• Buy 1, 2, 5 or 10 jars

How to use

Use about 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger in place of 1 tablespoon of fresh grated ginger. Add it to stews and marinades, mix it into suya or jerk spice, or stir a little into zobo, sorrel or hot water with lemon and honey.

Details

• Product: ground ginger (ginger powder)
• Size: see the jar
• Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place

Cook and drink with ginger

Make our sorrel and zobo drink or suya at home. Shop more spices and seasonings.

Related guide

Read Sorrel Drink Recipe: Jamaican Sorrel, Zobo, Sobolo & Bissap for how much ginger to add to zobo and sorrel.

Pick up in Chicago or ship anywhere in the U.S.

Shop at Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617, or order online for fast U.S. shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Is ginger powder the same as ground ginger?

Yes. Both names mean dried ginger root ground into powder.

How much ground ginger equals fresh ginger?

About 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger for 1 tablespoon of fresh grated ginger.

Can I make ginger tea with ginger powder?

Yes. Stir 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon into a cup of hot water, then add lemon or honey if you like.

What African dishes use ground ginger?

Suya spice, pepper soup, stews, zobo and many marinades.

Where can I buy ginger powder near me?

At Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, or online with U.S. shipping.