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What goes with ginger

What pairs with ginger: soy, lime, garlic, scallion, sesame, honey.

Best pairings

  • Soy sauce

    Dipping sauces, marinades, dumpling everything.

  • Lime juice

    Bright acid against ginger's warmth.

  • Garlic

    The ginger-garlic paste is the base of half of Asian cooking.

  • Scallion

    Raw, fine-sliced — the third member of the trio.

  • Sesame oil

    Nutty, roasted depth that ginger lifts.

  • Honey

    Sweet-spicy glazes for chicken and salmon.

FAQ

Fresh vs ground ginger?

Fresh for sauces and savory cooking. Ground for baking — they are not interchangeable.

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