Rhizome used in Asian cooking (6)

I believe the answer is:

ginger

(Other definitions for ginger that I've seen before include "Hot-tasting root or general liveliness" , "Root or spice, often served with sushi" , "Spicy root, often served with sushi" , "Orange-brown" , "Red (of hair)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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