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Fresh ginger rhizome

Fibrous when mature; slice across fibers for shorter chew. Works with soy, scallion, and gentle broths.

Why the cube spins

The motion is decorative. It helps readers remember that ingredients have more than one side: aroma before heat, colour after toasting, and sound when chopped.