This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy.
Learn how to cut ginger root for all your culinary needs. This step-by-step guide and video show techniques for grating, how to peel and how to mince ginger to add flavor and zest to all your dishes.
Wondering how to cut ginger root but not sure the best way? Here’s a simple technique we use all the time for recipes like carrot ginger soup, sesame ginger dressing, and fried rice. It includes how to peel, grate, and mince ginger. Grab your knife and let’s get started with this step by step guide!
How to cut ginger step by step
Step 1: Peel the ginger root using the edge of a spoon.
Step 2: Use a grater or microplane to grate the ginger.
Step 3a: To mince ginger, use a large chef’s knife to slice thin slices in one direction..
Step 3b: Chop in the other direction until the ginger is minced into small pieces. You may want to hold the top of your knife with your non-cutting hand and continue working over 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 method for how to cut ginger root and tell us how it goes in the comments below.
Tip: use a great chef knife
A good knife can drastically improve your time in the kitchen! We’ve had our chef knives for over 10 years and they still work great. Our favorite knife is this 7″ Chef’s Knife. For safe storage, you can use a drawer knife organizer like this one. Make sure to keep your knives sharpened using a local service or home knife sharpener.
Ways to use ginger root
Now that you know how to cut ginger, here are some of our favorite ginger recipes for you to try:
- Soup: Try Carrot Ginger Soup.
- Dressing: Go for Carrot Ginger Dressing, Sesame Ginger Dressing or Ginger Dressing.
- Stir fries and fried rice: Try Shrimp Stir Fry, Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry, or Fried Rice.
- Tea: Make Ginger Tea or Lemon Ginger Tea.
- Lemonade: Make Ginger Lemonade.
- Curries: Try Easy Chickpea Curry.
Frequently asked questions
A spoon is your best friend! The edge of a spoon perfectly scrapes away the thin skin without wasting too much ginger.
It depends on the recipe. If you’re grating or mincing it, the peel is usually fine. For slices or matchsticks, peeling gives a cleaner look.
Minced ginger is ideal for stir-fries.
How to Cut Ginger
Wondering how to cut ginger? Here’s a step by step guide and video that shows you how to peel and cut ginger root (how to mince ginger).
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 tablespoon 1x
- Category: Knife Skills
- Method: Cutting
- Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients
- 1-inch nub ginger root
Instructions
- Peel the ginger root using the edge of a spoon.
- Use a grater or microplane to grate the ginger. OR
- If you don’t have a grater, use a large chef’s knife to slice thin slices in one direction, then chop in the other direction until the ginger is minced into small pieces. You may want to hold the top of your knife with your non-cutting hand and continue working over the ginger until the pieces are small enough.
