Ginger root is used in sauces, condiments, chicken or fruit dishes.
It is also used as a seasoning for sweets like cake, bread, ice cream and beverages. Good-quality ginger root should have smooth light brown skin with a light sheen and white flesh. Avoid product that is small, wrinkled or soft. Ginger root is available year-round from Fiji, Costa Rica, Taiwan, the Philippines, Hawaii and Brazil. Store ginger root dry in your refrigerator.