Andelman Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Does anyone know where I can get some really good quality fresh ginger (preferably organic)? We are doing some ginger based chocolates (with cherry) for the Cherry Blossom festival, and most of the stuff you find in the stores in pretty poor quality. We don't need a whole heck of a lot, but the quality is of the utmost importance. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I've seen "raw" (transliterate) ginger (the really light-colored ones) at Great Wall sometimes, but it's not organic. It's the really light kind. I haven't been there in awhile, so I don't know if it's a summer thing or a year round thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'd try the Asian markets. While it's not likely to be organic, there's enough turnover to ensure a very fresh supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 At the Dupont market, Heinz at Next Step Produce carries fresh ginger. I don't know if it's in season now, and I believe he's still at Dupont every other Sunday. Paging Anna Blume.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andelman Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 At the Dupont market, Heinz at Next Step Produce carries fresh ginger. I don't know if it's in season now, and I believe he's still at Dupont every other Sunday.Paging Anna Blume.... That would be great. Anything local is better. I will try and contact him directly. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 That would be great. Anything local is better. I will try and contact him directly. Thanks for the info.No, it won't be in season again for quite some time. You'll get fresh, ripe tomatoes first.Type grown is Thai, I believe. Someone else will have to pipe up on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 No, it won't be in season again for quite some time. You'll get fresh, ripe tomatoes first.Type grown is Thai, I believe. Someone else will have to pipe up on that one. That's what I thought, but wanted to put it out there. I *think* I saw the ginger in January. Thanks for clarifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandynva Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Every once in a while at the Shopper's food warehouse in potomac yards they get gorgeous new ginger--so little skin on it it's a pearly cream tinged with pink, extremely juicy and very little fiber. I've only seen it a couple of times, but if you're in the area it might be worth a look. Otherwise, i second the reccomendation to look in asian and indian stores. Also, i wonder--sometimes you get ginger with little sprouting bulbs on it, and these are extremely tender. and i have accidentally sprouted ginger by leaving it in a plastic bag in the fridge for 2 weeks, and i'd imagine it'd sprout faster if you left them at room temp. in any case, i wonder if those little bulbs might be good for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 That's what I thought, but wanted to put it out there. I *think* I saw the ginger in January. Thanks for clarifying. Indeed, you did. And fine stuff it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Every once in a while at the Shopper's food warehouse in potomac yards they get gorgeous new ginger--so little skin on it it's a pearly cream tinged with pink, extremely juicy and very little fiber. I've only seen it a couple of times, but if you're in the area it might be worth a look. I can practically walk to that store, and now I have another reason to shop there. I've been wanting some young ginger for pickling, so if anyone sees it, I would love a heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 This was a few weeks ago, but I brought some ginger at the Whole Foods in Clarendon that my bil (a Chinese chef) said was very fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 The ginger at the SFW near me is ok, or so I thought. Until I went to H-Mart and barely recongnized the ginger...it was like night and day. It was beautiful. Big, juicy, and creamy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andelman Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 H-Mart it is. Thanks for all the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandynva Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 H-Mart it is. Thanks for all the suggestions. by the way, heinz at the dupont market had the most gorgeous, juicy pearly white fresh ginger yesterday. $15/lb. oh how i wish i'd bought that instead of the junk i got at whole foods which was so dry and juiceless..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 by the way, heinz at the dupont market had the most gorgeous, juicy pearly white fresh ginger yesterday. $15/lb. Meant to go yesterday but couldn't and need ginger for cooking this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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