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Pickled Sushi Ginger (Gari)
Gari or pickled sushi ginger is a refreshing palate cleanser that's most frequently served alongside sushi. In this recipe, I will show you everything you need to know to make this delicious sushi condiment at home.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 72 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 345 grams young ginger
- 1 cup rice vinegar
- 140 grams evaporated cane sugar (~⅔ cup)
- 5 grams salt (~1 teaspoon)
- 5 grams konbu (2x4 inches)
Instructions
- Cut off the pink ginger shoots and set them aside. Cut the ginger into manageable pieces and then peel it using a spoon.
- Thinly slice the ginger using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the ginger. Let this come back to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes. Drain the ginger and set it aside.
- In a non-reactive saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, salt, konbu, and pink ginger shoots and heat it until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Do not let it boil.
- Put the drained ginger in a non-reactive container and then pour the hot brining liquid over it. Mix it around to ensure the liquid is evenly distributed and the ginger is fully submerged. Let this pickle in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
72kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
120mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.