Fresh Turmeric Root | Yellow or White Culinary Rhizomes

Earthy Flavor, Fresh from the Root

Bring fresh turmeric into your everyday cooking with yellow or white turmeric root. Grate it into a fragrant curry paste, slice it for homemade pickles, or steep it with ginger and citrus for a warming drink. These fresh culinary rhizomes offer a versatile way to add distinctive flavor to your kitchen.

Choose Your Turmeric and Package Size

• Yellow turmeric: Vivid golden color with the familiar earthy warmth associated with turmeric.
• White turmeric: A paler root with a ginger-like, lightly bitter character.
• Package sizes: Select ¼ lb, 1 lb, or a 5 lb box from the available options.

Your selected size and color determine your order. Fresh rhizomes naturally vary in size, shape, and skin color. This listing is for fresh turmeric root for culinary use, not seeds or a potted plant.

From Curry Paste to Homemade Pickles

• Grate or finely mince into curries, soups, rice dishes, and seasoning pastes.
• Add to marinades, stir-fries, chutneys, and pickles.
• Blend small amounts into smoothies or juices, adjusting to taste.
• Slice and steep with ginger or citrus, then strain before serving.

Start with a small amount and build the flavor to suit your recipe. Fresh turmeric can be used in place of dried turmeric, but its moisture and flavor intensity differ, so adjust as you cook.

How to Prepare

Scrub the roots thoroughly under running water before use. If desired, remove the thin skin with a spoon, peeler, or small knife. Slice, grate, or mince as needed for your recipe.

Staining tip: Yellow turmeric can stain hands, clothing, cutting boards, and countertops. Wear gloves if preferred and protect porous surfaces while preparing it.

Storage

Refrigerate the roots in a dry container and keep excess moisture away. For longer storage, freeze the turmeric in convenient portions so you can take out what you need for cooking.