It is the root of the plant Zingiber officinale and is used not only as a spice herb but also for making tea. It gives dishes a slightly spicy taste and a distinctive strong aroma due to its abundance of essential oils.

It pairs excellently with cakes, pumpkin, sweet potato, carrot, beetroot, apple, pear, grilled meat, sweet-and-sour foods, soups, and more. It can also be combined with other spices, such as basil, garlic, mint, turmeric, lemongrass, and similar.