Candied Ginger consists of whole ginger slices that have been cooked in sweet syrup and rolled in sugar granules. Also referred to as Crystallized Ginger, these complex treats are soft, chewy, sweet, spicy, and have a sugary/crunchy outside crust. Best compliments cookies, cakes, bread, chocolates, candies, teas, as well as savory rice, fish, meat, and stir-fry dishes.