Best dried ginger Recipes for Everyday Cooking

Make the most of dried ginger with our handpicked recipes — simple, satisfying, and full of flavour.

Recipes with dried ginger

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Delicious Scallop, Dried Shrimp and Winter Melon Soup

The winter melon is tender and juicy, while dried shrimp and scallops are combined to create a rich, savory, slightly sweet broth. A sip of this refreshing broth flows through your throat and into your heart. The cilantro adds a touch of flavor, making it both refreshing and appetizing. Winter melon promotes diuresis and reduces swelling, making it a perfect summer drink. The dried shrimp and scallops are also rich in calcium and trace elements, making it a great choice for both the elderly and children. This simple ingredient creates a delicious, homely soup that leaves you feeling refreshed and relaxed. It's a heartwarming and nourishing "family soup"!

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Steamed Chicken with Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms and Dried Banana Flowers

Steamed Chicken with Dried Wood Ear Mushroom and Banana Flower is an oriental steamed dish that combines chicken with dried wood ear mushroom, dried banana flower, and red dates. Seasonings such as oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper provide a savory taste and distinctive aroma. The steaming process makes the chicken tender and the spices are perfectly absorbed, resulting in a healthy and delicious dish.

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Duck soup with old cucumber and white kara seed

Duck Soup with Old Cucumber and White Kara Seed invites you to savor the intimacy in every mouthful—a vibrant poultry broth, smooth and aromatic, intertwined with the freshness of aged cucumber, and the mysterious touch of white kara seed and fragrant dried orange peel. The dish is like poetry, where the rich duck meat is immersed in a clear, warm liquid, while ginger infuses a soothing warmth, and salt softens the overall flavor. Each bowl flows with the harmony of the yin-yang of flavors: warm and cool, concise yet rich, offering a balance of flavors that soothes the soul.

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Duck Army with Spicy Peppers (Duck Wings, Duck Necks, Duck Heads)

~The instant duck necks and duck wings I bought are like "human water recycling stations"? After eating, I'm going to make friends with the water dispenser! 😂 ~This pot of duck army (duck head, duck neck, duck wings), paired with green pepper, red pepper, and dried chili peppers, forms a "three-pepper bombing group", and joins hands with beer, green onions and ginger to stage a passionate carnival in the pot. Rock sugar and light soy sauce are cleverly combined to coat the duck army with tempting sauce, and the aroma of the stew is overflowing. Take a bite, the triple pepper aroma goes straight to the top of the head, and the spicy and spicy layers are progressive, making people shout "This duck is so addictive" while slurping, and they can't stop at all! ~Unlimited refills of homemade iced green plum wine, enough duck, just need you, the "human joke teller" to support the scene!

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Radish rice

Nasi Lobak is a savory rice dish that combines white rice with sautéed radish with spiced chicken and dried shrimp. The aroma comes from a blend of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, while oyster sauce and white pepper provide a distinctive umami flavor. The cooking process involves sautéing the ingredients until fragrant before cooking them with the rice in a rice cooker, resulting in a soft and flavorful rice texture.

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Fry hairy melon with dried shrimp

Tender pieces of peeled hairy melon stir-fried with rehydrated dried shrimp, garlic, ginger, and shallots, simmered in the shrimp-soaking liquid, then tossed with Chinese celery and finished with oyster sauce and salt for a savory, umami-rich side dish.

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Cook dried mushrooms and duck feet

Imagine a touch of warm spices and a deep aroma of pure earth—tender duck leg blends with authority with the rich aroma of soaked dried mushrooms. In every mouthful, there is a harmony of stardom: layers of dark soy sauce and sweet rock sugar hug the dark texture, while the warmth of ginger and onions tantalizes the senses. The thickened liquid slowly covers the full slice, creating a delicious sensation that penetrates to the bone. This dish isn't just a treat—it's a flavor offering that evokes nostalgia, warmth, and deep satisfaction with every bite.

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Winter Melon Soup with Pork and Egg

A clear, warm soup with tender chunks of winter melon, combined with savory pork and a delicate egg. The aroma of fresh ginger and dried shrimp adds a distinctive umami depth, while fresh celery and scallions add a refreshing, fragrant touch. This simple dish brings warmth and comfort, perfect for sharing with the family.

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Stir-Fried Eggplant

Tumis Terong is a traditional Indonesian dish featuring steamed slices of purple eggplant stir-fried with aromatic ingredients like shallots, ginger, and dried shrimp. A touch of oyster sauce and palm sugar adds a balanced savory-sweet flavor, while spring onions bring freshness. Simple yet rich in taste, it is best served warm with white rice.

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Braised Big Bones (醬大骨)

This is a Northeast China way of making the big bones in rich and flavourful taste!