For the hologram, please see Ginger (hologram).
Ginger was a spice originating from Earth. It was commonly used as an ingredient in ginger tea and rye and ginger.
Asparagus with ginger was part of Chef's menu aboard Enterprise NX-01 on Thursday, 19 August 2152, served alongside twice-baked potatoes and foast duck with raspberry sauce. (ENT: "Singularity")
In 2371, Neelix replicated some ginger to use as seasoning on a meal of rice and fish he prepared for Second Lieutenant Nogami. (VOY: "The 37's")
In a deleted scene from for the Star Trek: The Next Generation seventh season episode "Sub Rosa", Beverly Crusher includes two pinches of ginger as part of Felisa Howard's recipe for gingerbread. [1]