Gari (Pickled Sushi Ginger)
Gari, a well-known accompaniment at sushi restaurants, is an excellent palate cleanser. Although it might seem like it takes a lot of effort to make, it can actually be prepared easily at home.
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Servings: 15
Ingredients
- 8 oz young ginger
- ⅔ cup kombu dashi (For instructions on how to make it, please refer to the linked page.)
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ Tbsp salt
- ⅖ cup rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a pot, combine kombu dashi, sugar, salt, and rice vinegar, and heat the mixture. Once the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and let it cool.
- Divide young ginger into manageable pieces and scrape off its thin skin with a spoon, leaving the red parts intact. Then, slice the pieces very thinly along the fibers.
- Fill a pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil. Add the sliced ginger to the pot and boil for 1-2 minutes. Remove the ginger to a colander and let it cool.
- Pour the vinegar mixture into a sterilized container. Thoroughly squeeze out any excess water from the ginger with your hands, then add it to the container. Place the container in the refrigerator to pickle for at least 8 hours (preferably 2 days or more).
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for at least 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 19kcal
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