BENI SHOGA -- JAPANESE RED PICKLED GINGER
Ginger is an important Asian food, prized for its many culinary, medicinal and health benefits. That fact, along with the love of anything pickled, naturally led to beni shoga or the red pickled ginger slivers served on many Japanese dishes from okonomiyaki to yaki soba. Not to be confused with gari, the pink pickled ginger served alongside sushi, beni shoga has a deep red color that comes from the red perilla (aka shiso) plant. Cooking time is pickling time.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Vegetable
Time P14DT15m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash and peel ginger.
- Cut into small, uniform matchsticks by slicing into rounds first, then stacking the rounds and slicing across.
- Place into a strainer and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Let this sit and drain for about 30 minutes.
- Squeeze out liquid and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Stack the shiso leaves on top of each other, roll into a cigar-like cylinder and slice thinly
- Place the ginger slivers into a clean, glass jar, layering with the sliced shiso leaves.
- Pour in the ume brine.
- Cover with a lid and store in the refrigerator.
- Let the ginger pickle for about a few weeks.
- Enjoy beni shoga on top of okonomiyaki, takoyaki, yaki soba, gyudon, curry rice or anything else that might please the palate.
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Harrison Mutua
[email protected]This beni shoga recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Salad khan Sajad
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this beni shoga recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to add a touch of Japan to my meals.
Lillyana Lillian
[email protected]This beni shoga recipe is a great way to use up leftover ginger.
Proffessa lynn
[email protected]I love how this beni shoga recipe uses simple ingredients to create something so delicious.
Dries Meyer
[email protected]This beni shoga recipe is a great way to add a bit of spice to your dishes.
Nazmul Nazmul
[email protected]I'm impressed with how well this recipe captures the authentic flavor of beni shoga.
David Perez
[email protected]This beni shoga recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Atsh Khvri
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this beni shoga recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to add a touch of Japan to my meals.
Kalifa khan
[email protected]I love the vibrant red color of this beni shoga. It makes my dishes look so inviting.
Mackenna Wells
[email protected]This beni shoga recipe gets two thumbs up from me! It's flavorful, easy to make, and a great addition to any Japanese meal.
Bulou Nabalarua
[email protected]I highly recommend this beni shoga recipe to anyone who loves Japanese cuisine. It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to add a pop of flavor to your dishes.
Bossmoney Boss
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ginger. I always have a few knobs of ginger lying around, and now I have a delicious way to use them.
Chris Bussinger
[email protected]I was surprised at how versatile this beni shoga recipe is. I've used it in everything from sushi to salads, and it always adds a delicious touch.
Charles Kawuma
[email protected]I love using beni shoga as a garnish for my ramen and noodle dishes. It adds a beautiful pop of color and a refreshing flavor.
Emerson Mclennan
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver for busy home cooks like me. I can quickly make a batch of beni shoga and have it on hand for whenever I need it.
Emmanuel Wayne Mavhina
[email protected]I've tried many beni shoga recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The ginger was perfectly pickled and had a wonderful texture.
Anas Musa
[email protected]I was impressed with how well this recipe balanced the sweetness and acidity of the ginger. It was the perfect balance of flavors.
rasila Tuladhar
[email protected]The beni shoga added a delightful pop of color and flavor to my dishes. It's now a staple in my refrigerator.
tewode tsegaye
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make delicious beni shoga at home.
MR Robi HR
[email protected]This beni shoga recipe is amazing! The pickled ginger turned out so flavorful and vibrant. It was the perfect addition to my sushi and sashimi.