Fresh Ginger

Fresh Ginger (生姜)

Enjoy the warm, spicy aroma of Fresh Ginger, a kitchen essential used in stir-fries, soups, marinades, sauces, teas, steamed fish, curries, braised dishes and everyday home cooking. Also searched as ginger Singapore, fresh ginger, ginger root, young ginger, old ginger, Thailand ginger, thai ginger, bentong ginger, 生姜, 姜, 薑, halia, jiang, shēng jiāng, kencur or Zingiber officinale, ginger is one of the most useful aromatics for Asian and Western cooking.

Fresh ginger has a slightly peppery, citrusy and warm-spicy flavour. When cooked, the sharpness becomes softer and more rounded. When sautéed, simmered or steamed, ginger adds fragrance and heat to soups, seafood, chicken, pork, vegetables, sauces and drinks.

Origin: Imported. May be from Thailand, Malaysia or other origins depending on the current batch and shipment.

Fresh Ginger Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Fresh ginger has a warm, peppery and slightly sweet flavour with a strong aromatic fragrance. The taste is sharper when raw and becomes softer, sweeter and more rounded when cooked.

The texture depends on maturity. Younger ginger is usually more tender, juicy and less fibrous, while older ginger is usually more pungent, drier and more fibrous. Both types are useful, but they suit different cooking styles.

• Fresh ginger rhizome for everyday cooking
• Warm spicy aroma with a peppery bite
• Good for soups, stir-fries, marinades and steamed dishes
• Can be sliced, grated, minced, julienned or smashed
• Useful for ginger tea and warming drinks
• Pairs well with garlic, spring onion, soy sauce and sesame oil
• Suitable for Chinese, Malay, Indian, Thai, Korean, Japanese and Western cooking

Ginger in Chinese, Malay and Other Names

Ginger in Chinese is commonly written as 姜, 薑 or 生姜. 生姜 means fresh ginger. In pinyin, 生姜 is written as shēng jiāng.

In Malay, ginger is commonly called halia. In Singapore, customers may also search for ginger using recipe names, market names or origin-style terms such as ginger Singapore, thai ginger, Thailand ginger or Bentong ginger.

Young vs Old Ginger

Customers often search for young vs old ginger or young ginger. Young ginger is usually harvested earlier, with thinner skin, juicier flesh, lighter spiciness and a more tender bite. Old ginger is usually more mature, stronger, more pungent and more fibrous.

This listing is for fresh ginger. The exact maturity may vary by batch, so please check the current product photo or contact SKC Fruits if you specifically need young ginger or old ginger.

Bentong Ginger, Thai Ginger and Thailand Ginger

Bentong ginger usually refers to ginger associated with Bentong, Pahang in Malaysia. It is often valued for its fragrance, stronger flavour and thinner skin, but this listing should not be described as Bentong ginger unless the current batch is confirmed from Bentong.

Thai ginger or Thailand ginger may refer to ginger grown in Thailand, but some customers may also use the term loosely when searching for Thai cooking aromatics. If you need ginger specifically from Thailand, please check the current batch origin before ordering.

Kencur English, Kencur in English and Kencur in Malay

Customers may search for kencur English, kencur in English, kencur in Malay or kencur. Kencur is not the same as common fresh ginger. Kencur is commonly known in English as sand ginger or aromatic ginger, and in Malay it is often called cekur.

This product page is for fresh common ginger, Zingiber officinale. It is not kencur / cekur / sand ginger, unless the current product photo or packaging states otherwise.

Ginseng Fruit Note

Some customers may search ginseng fruit when looking for unusual roots, fruits or Asian ingredients. Fresh ginger is not ginseng fruit and is not the same as ginseng root. This listing is for fresh ginger rhizome used as a cooking aromatic.

How to Use Fresh Ginger

Fresh ginger can be sliced, smashed, minced, grated, juiced or cut into thin strips depending on the dish. Use more ginger when you want a stronger warming flavour, and use less for a gentle aroma.

• Slice for soups, braised dishes and tea
• Julienne for steamed fish and chicken
• Mince for stir-fries, fried rice and sauces
• Grate for marinades, dressings and dipping sauces
• Smash with garlic and spring onion for soup bases
• Add to curry paste, sambal and spice blends
• Use in ginger milk tea, ginger tea or warming drinks
• Add to desserts, cakes, biscuits and sweet soups

Fresh Ginger for Chinese Cooking

Fresh ginger is an everyday aromatic in Chinese cooking. It is commonly paired with garlic, spring onion, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine, chicken, pork, fish and vegetables.

• Steamed fish with ginger and spring onion
• Ginger chicken stir-fry
• Ginger pork slices
• Ginger scallion sauce
• Chinese soups and broths
• Claypot dishes and braised meats
• Congee, noodle soup and rice dishes

Fresh Ginger for Thai, Malay and Indian Cooking

Fresh ginger is also useful across Thai, Malay and Indian-style recipes, although it should not be confused with galangal, turmeric or kencur. Each rhizome has a different aroma.

• Add to curry pastes and spice bases
• Use in rendang, curry, dhal and masala dishes
• Pair with lemongrass, chilli, garlic and onion
• Add to soups, stews and marinades
• Use in ginger tea, teh halia or warming drinks

Ginger Nutrition Notes

Fresh ginger is usually used in small amounts as an aromatic ingredient. It naturally contains carbohydrates, water, fibre, potassium, magnesium and ginger’s characteristic plant compounds, including gingerols and related aromatic compounds.

This is general food information and should not be treated as medical advice. Ginger is enjoyed in cooking and drinks, but this product page should not claim that it treats nausea, colds, inflammation, blood pressure, blood sugar or other medical conditions.

How to Choose Fresh Ginger

Choose fresh ginger that feels firm, heavy and aromatic. The skin should not look badly wrinkled, mouldy, wet or shrivelled.

• Choose firm ginger pieces
• Look for a fresh spicy ginger aroma
• Avoid mouldy or slimy ginger
• Avoid badly shrivelled or soft pieces
• Choose young ginger for a tender texture when available
• Choose stronger mature ginger for soups and braised dishes

Storage and Handling

If you plan to use ginger quickly, keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. For longer storage, keep unpeeled ginger dry and refrigerated.

Wrap ginger in paper towel or place it in a bag with excess air removed before refrigerating. If the ginger has been cut, pat the exposed surface dry, wrap it well and keep it chilled. Wash only before use.

• Store short-term in a cool, dry place if using soon
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat
• For longer storage, refrigerate unpeeled ginger
• Wrap with paper towel to reduce excess moisture
• Keep cut ginger dry and wrapped
• Wash only before slicing, grating or cooking
• Freeze sliced or grated ginger if needed for convenience
• Discard if mouldy, slimy, rotten-smelling or badly soft

Product Notes

This product is sold as Fresh Ginger (生姜). It may also be recognised as ginger Singapore, ginger root, fresh ginger, young ginger, old ginger, thailand ginger, thai ginger, bentong ginger comparison, 生姜, 姜, 薑, shēng jiāng, jiang, halia or Zingiber officinale.

This listing is for common fresh ginger. It is not ginseng fruit, ginseng root, kencur, cekur, sand ginger, aromatic ginger, galangal, turmeric, ginger powder, pickled ginger, bottled ginger juice or dried ginger unless the current product photo or packaging states otherwise.

Ginger size, skin colour, fibre level, spiciness, juiciness, maturity, freshness, packaging, origin and weight may vary by harvest, grade, shipment and batch. Product photos are for reference only.

If you are looking for fresh ginger in Singapore, young ginger, thai ginger, Thailand ginger, Bentong ginger, or wondering where to buy Bentong ginger in Singapore, SKC Fruits offers Fresh Ginger when available. Please contact us if you need to confirm the latest stock, origin, maturity, size, price or delivery availability before ordering.

Freshness Support

Please check your fruits and vegetables upon delivery. If you receive spoiled, damaged, incorrect or unsatisfactory items, contact us within 2 days of delivery with order details and clear photos. If the issue is due to our selection, packing or handling, approved refunds, replacements or store credits will be processed within 24 hours after review.