Japanese pickled ginger

Not only is quick pickled ginger great for adding a fresh, punchy bite to meals, but it's also a powerful superfood with health benefits!

Learn how to make delicious homemade pickled sushi ginger (gari) with this easy recipe. Perfect for sushi lovers!

Called wor mei dzi geung in Cantonese, this pickle is a little sweeter and punchier than Japanese pickled ginger called gari. Use young ginger (see the main recipe for seasonality and where to source). This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups. This recipe was adapted from one by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo in New Cantonese Cooking (Viking, 1988).

Pickled ginger (gari) is a great way to cleanse your palate in between sushi dishes. Learn how to make some different ones in this article!

Pickles are an essential in Japanese cuisine. They are used in a variety of ways, such as to add seasoning to a dish, to aid digestion, and as a palette cleanse...

Have you ever wondered why the sushi ginger looks pink? Read on to find out what gives the pinking tint to pickled ginger served with sushi.

Pickled Sushi Ginger (Gari) is thinly sliced ginger with a sweet and sour flavour. It has a touch of heat from the ginger. It is best to use young ginger, as the flesh is softer and less pungent. But you can make Gari using normal ginger as well.Don't forget to see the section 'MEAL IDEAS' below the recipe card! It gives you a list of dishes that I have already posted and this recipe that can make up a complete meal. I hope it is of help to you.

Pickled Ginger (gari) has a fresh, bright, punchy bite, perfect for enjoying with sushi. Easy quick pickles recipe made with 5 ingredients!

Pickled ginger is familiar to sushi and sashimi fans because it helps cleanse the palate between servings and extinguish the wasabi fire. Pickling is just one way to use this versatile root.

Japanese pickled ginger (gari) is an essential side for sushi and much easier than you might think to make at home. Makes a small batch that's easy to use.