Looking to add a little excitement to your shopping list? Try adding Member’s Mark Organic Ground Ginger. This versatile root is used in many dishes for a variety of health benefits. What Is Ginger Root? Ginger is a flowering plant whose root stalk is used as a spice and medicine. It originated somewhere in Southeast Asia and has been carried all over the world. How Can It Be Used? Ground ginger can be used in many ways. It is common in Asian, Caribbean and Indian recipes. You can use ginger in Indian cuisine in thicker gravies for both vegetarian and meat dishes. It is also an important ingredient for hot and cold traditional Indian drinks. In the Caribbean, the popular drink sorrel is made with ginger. Jamaican ginger beer is classically made with fresh ginger as is ginger tea. And one cannot leave out the famous Jamaican ginger cake. In Western recipes, ginger is added to sweetened foods like ginger ale, gingerbread and ginger snaps. In the UK, ginger wine is a treasured beverage by many.
