[magslinger]

I have used frozen fresh ginger for years. Just peel the ginger when you bring it home, wrap tightly in plastic and freeze. When you need some, take it out, grate or slice what you need. Rewrap the rest and put back in the freezer.

Magslinger's Cure for Crummy Tummy

1 teaspoon grated frozen, fresh ginger,
1 cup boiling water
honey

Steep the ginger in boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey.

[heartwood]

I peel fresh ginger root, slice it, and store it in sherry or bourbon in the refrigerator. It has never gone bad on me. I wonder if it would work with lemon grass, or fresh turmeric. Of course I could freeze them too - I just don’t get by the Asian and Indian markets these days.