It is important to chop root ginger very finely, so the flavour spreads evenly throughout the dish.

How To Peel And Chop Fresh Root Ginger

1- With a small knife, peel the skin from the root ginger. Using a chefs knife, slice the ginger, cutting across the fibrous grain; place the knife flat on each slice and crush with your hand.

2- Chop the slices of root ginger as finely as possible.