Sushi Pickled Ginger Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Curing Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    46 mins

  • Servings

    1 cup

  • Calories

    364 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Sushi Pickled Ginger Recipe

With this recipe, homemade pickled ginger turns out bright, tangy, and spicy with a touch of sweetness. Try this easy DIY version today!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 oz fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 small beet
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
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Instructions

  1. Use a spoon and scrape the outer skin off the ginger root. Then, using a vegetable peeler or food mandoline, cut the ginger into thin strips.
  2. Transfer ginger to bowl and toss with salt. Gently massage and set aside for 30 minutes.
  3. Cut a tablespoon piece of beet and store the rest for other use.
  4. Place the beet in a saucepan add along with the vinegar, water and sugar. Stir to dissolve and bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute.
  5. Squeeze the ginger to extract excess liquid and place in a 8 ounce jam jar or larger jar with lid. Pour the hot brine over the ginger, pressing down to submerge, and let cool.
  6. Remove piece of beet and seal jar. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours for flavors to develop and ginger to soften. Keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • Adapted from Simply Nigella.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g Sodium 2411mg (100%) Potassium 859mg (25%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 58g (116%) Vitamin A 27IU (1%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 83g 28%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Sodium 2411mg 100%
Potassium 859mg 18%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 58g 116%
Vitamin A 27IU 1%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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