Yes! However, fresh ginger is not nearly as potent as ground ginger. According to McCormick, the general rule of thumb is that 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger is equivalent to one teaspoon of fresh ginger. Today's recipe calls for 3 teaspoons of fresh ginger. If you are substituting with ground ginger, use 3/4 teaspoon. If you are not a fan of ginger, you can omit!