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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!
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
Ingredients
- 5 oz fresh ginger
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 small beet
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 water
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- 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.
- Transfer ginger to bowl and toss with salt. Gently massage and set aside for 30 minutes.
- Cut a tablespoon piece of beet and store the rest for other use.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- Adapted from Simply Nigella.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.