Why recipes measure root ginger in 'thumbs' and centimetres, not weight

A Guardian kitchen aide piece asks why recipes often give fresh ginger in 'thumbs' or centimetres rather than weight. Its experts say personal taste often matters more than strict precision.

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1. 27 Oct, 13:00 UTCFirst appeared on The Guardian

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• Why do we measure root ginger in ‘thumbs’ and centimetres rather than weight? | Kitchen aideThe Guardian