Let’s go! Let’s clear up one common misconception right away: while we often call it ginger root, it’s not actually a root. Ginger is a rhizome—a type of underground stem that stores energy for the ...
Ginger, scientifically known as Zingiber officinale, hails from southeastern Asia. While the above-ground stems of the ginger plant occasionally feature in Asian cuisine, it is the underground ...
It’s officially known as Zingiber officinale. When the plant matures and its leaves die, the tan-skinned rhizome, the ginger, is harvested. You can, of course, buy ginger fresh, and I’ll talk ...