Best Fresh Ginger Substitutes in Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
This recipe calls for 1.1 oz (30 g) fresh ginger, peeled. If you're out of fresh ginger or need to adapt the recipe, here are 4 tested substitutes - each with a quantity guide and notes on how it changes the dish.
About This Substitution
Role in this recipe: Heat, aromatic warmth, brightness
When fresh ginger isn't available.
4 Substitutes for Fresh Ginger in Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
1. Ground ginger
Ratio: 1/4 tsp ground per 1 tsp fresh grated
Earthier and less bright than fresh - perfectly fine in long-cooked dishes like curries and stews.
2. Frozen ginger (grated from frozen)
Ratio: 1:1
Frozen ginger grates beautifully and has the same flavour as fresh - the best substitute by far.
3. Ginger paste (jar)
Ratio: 1 tsp paste per 1 tsp grated fresh
Very convenient and reasonably close in flavour - quality varies by brand.
4. Galangal
Ratio: 1:1
A related root with a more piney, citrusy flavour - works in Thai dishes but noticeably different.
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