Does anyone use fresh turmeric?

[Dajoca]

I notice that Morrisons is now selling a few different world foods and they seem to have lots of fresh turmeric.
As turmeric is meant to be so good for health, I wondered if anyone has tried using it fresh rather than powdered?

[Peripatetic Phil]

I notice that Morrisons is now selling a few different world foods and they seem to have lots of fresh turmeric.
As turmeric is meant to be so good for health, I wondered if anyone has tried using it fresh rather than powdered?

Yes, I used some recently, and bought some more just a couple of weeks ago.  I will be adding it to a KD1-style base in addition to the liquidised ginger and garlic.

** Phil.

[Dajoca]

Thanks Phil. I'd love to hear how it turns out.
Flavour is still paramount, but the older I get, the more I try to also keep it as healthy as I can, (apart from pie and chips, burgers and pork crackling)
I was amazed to discover how vegetable based the bases are and hopefully the benefits of lots of Garlic, Ginger and Turmeric, offset the effect of the oil and salt.