Wondering how to cut ginger? Here is a step-by-step guide and video showing you how to peel and cut the ginger root (how to chop ginger).
Video: How to cut ginger
Wondering how to cut ginger but not sure what the best way is? Using ginger root in a recipe can be daunting if you don’t know how to chop it. Alex and I have a few tricks that we use all the time, like when we’re making our best teriyaki vegetable stir-fry or quinoa fried rice. Using this method was truly a game changer for us, and we hope it will be the same for you! Here’s our step-by-step guide to slicing ginger root (chopping ginger), including a video of me peeling and chopping ginger in our kitchen.
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How to cut ginger step by step
Step 1
Peel the ginger root with the edge of a spoon.
2nd step
Use a grater or micrograter to grate the ginger.
Step 3a
Or if you don’t have a grater, use a large chef’s knife to slice thinly in one direction…
Step 3b
…then chop the other way until the ginger is cut into small pieces. You may want to hold the tip of your knife with your non-cutting hand and continue working on the ginger until the pieces are small enough.
And there you have it: how to cut ginger in 3 easy steps!
Let us know if you try our ginger root slicing method and let us know how it goes in the comments below.
Best chef knives and cutting boards
Alex and I are often asked about the best cookware. And every time we reply: “A good, well-sharpened chef’s knife! A good knife can greatly improve your time in the kitchen and last for years (we’ve had our chef’s knives for over 10 years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, along with cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!
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Looking for ginger recipes?
Now that you know how to cut ginger, here are some of our favorite ginger recipes to try:
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Wondering how to cut ginger? Here is a step-by-step guide and video showing you how to peel and cut the ginger root (how to chop ginger).
- Peel the ginger root with the edge of a spoon.
- Use a grater or micrograter to grate the ginger. WHERE
- If you don’t have a grater, use a large chef’s knife to thinly slice in one direction, then chop in the other direction until the ginger is finely chopped. You may want to hold the tip of your knife with your non-cutting hand and continue working on the ginger until the pieces are small enough.
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Keywords: How to cut ginger, how to cut ginger root, how to chop ginger
