Pickled Ginger Gari
Transform your culinary experience with homemade Pickled Ginger Gari, a delicately sweet and tangy Japanese condiment that’s perfect for sushi, sashimi, or as an elegant palate cleanser. Crafted with young, tender ginger—ideally with pink-hued tips for a natural blush—this traditional recipe combines thinly sliced ginger with a vibrant pickling solution of rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Gently blanched to mellow its sharpness and infused overnight, this quick and easy recipe ensures a beautifully nuanced flavor profile with a crisp texture. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, this pickled ginger is a fresh, preservative-free alternative to store-bought options, enhancing any Asian-inspired meal with its zesty complexity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Young ginger (preferably pink-tipped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 120 milliliters Rice vinegar
- 60 grams Granulated sugar
- 60 milliliters Water
Instructions
Wash the young ginger thoroughly and peel the skin using a spoon or vegetable peeler.
Slice the ginger as thinly as possible using a sharp knife or mandoline. The thinner the slices, the better the texture.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the ginger slices and let them sit for 5 minutes. This helps soften the ginger and remove excess moisture.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the salted ginger slices and blanch them for 2 minutes to reduce sharpness.
Drain the ginger and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Transfer the ginger slices into a sterilized jar or airtight container. Pour the warm vinegar mixture over the ginger, ensuring all slices are fully submerged.
Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature. Transfer to the refrigerator and allow the ginger to pickle for at least 1 day before serving.
Enjoy your homemade pickled ginger with sushi, sashimi, or as a palate cleanser between dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2388 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 830 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
