[header] How to prepare ginger root for cooking [title] Look for plump pieces of ginger root. [step] Look for large pieces of ginger that are moist and heavy for their size. This will give you more ginger to work with. 
[substeps] Also look for pieces of ginger root that are straight and rectangular in shape, with as few bumps and knobs as possible. This will make them easier to peel and prepare.