stem ginger

British  

noun

1. the choice pieces of the underground stem of the ginger plant, which are crystallized or preserved in syrup and eaten as a sweetmeat

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Example Sentences

Last night I was pumped because I invented a stir-fry recipe that polished off the last of a three-year-old jar of stem ginger.

From The Guardian

And if you’re lucky enough to come across that royal perfect pear, just gobble it up right away – or make my pear, stem ginger and sesame cake.

From The Guardian

Sprinkle top of loaf with ras-el-hanout and stem ginger, if using.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gelato flavours change daily: I'm devoted to its hazelnut, amarena cherry and the fine stem ginger that puts in the odd rogue appearance.

From The Guardian

Ask for stem ginger, as this kind is less apt to be stringy and coarse.

From Project Gutenberg