Keep Ginger Fresh for Months in the Freezer

The Problem

Fresh ginger dries out or molds in the fridge within 2 weeks. You buy a big piece and use a fraction.

The Hack

Place whole unpeeled ginger root directly in a freezer bag. When you need it, pull it out and grate the frozen root with a microplane directly into your dish.

Why It Works

Freezing preserves ginger's flavor compounds (gingerols and shogaols) perfectly. Frozen ginger actually grates easier than fresh because the fibers are frozen solid.

Pro Tips

• No need to peel — the skin grates into nothing on a microplane
• Grate what you need and put the rest back in the freezer immediately
• Frozen ginger lasts 6+ months with no flavor loss
• Works for turmeric root too — same technique