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stem ginger

British  

noun

  1. the choice pieces of the underground stem of the ginger plant, which are crystallized or preserved in syrup and eaten as a sweetmeat

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Sprinkle top of loaf with ras-el-hanout and stem ginger, if using.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2016

Gelato flavours change daily: I'm devoted to its hazelnut, amarena cherry and the fine stem ginger that puts in the odd rogue appearance.

From The Guardian • May 26, 2014

Ask for stem ginger, as this kind is less apt to be stringy and coarse.

From Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions by Wilson, Mary A.

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