Ginger is a pungent, knobby rhizome (underground stem) belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, closely related to turmeric and cardamom. It features a thin, fibrous light-brown skin that encloses a firm, pale yellow flesh offering a crisp, fibrous texture and a sharp, fiery, and peppery flavor with a warm, aromatic undertone that mellows into a woody sweetness when cooked.
