The root of ginger has a spicy taste and is an important seasoning in cooking in many places. It is usually sliced, shredded, or ground into mud for use. In Asian cuisine, it is often used to remove fishiness or as a spice, often used together with shallots and garlic. In the West, it is often made into desserts, such as ginger sugar, gingerbread, gingerbread, and so on. Ginger can also be used in beverages, such as ginger mother tea, ginger milk, ginger soda, hot red wine, and so on.