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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Jhakas Kawar
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this beni shoga recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover ginger.
RDX 69
[email protected]This beni shoga is the perfect condiment for my ramen. It adds a delicious salty and sour flavor that really elevates the dish.
Desta Bixler
[email protected]I love the vibrant color of this beni shoga. It adds a beautiful pop of color to my sushi and sashimi.
Ramprit Kumar
[email protected]This recipe is a great introduction to beni shoga. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the results are delicious.
Seamus McGrath
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pickled ginger, but this recipe changed my mind. The beni shoga is so well-balanced and flavorful. I've been snacking on it straight from the jar!
Mid
[email protected]This beni shoga recipe is a lifesaver! I used to buy pre-made pickled ginger, but it was always so expensive. Now I can make my own for a fraction of the cost.
Rakesh Darnali
[email protected]I've tried a few different beni shoga recipes, but this one is by far the best. The ginger is perfectly pickled and has a great flavor.
Joy Gaming BD 111
[email protected]This is my go-to beni shoga recipe. It's simple, delicious, and always turns out perfect.
Hasan Akbar
[email protected]I love this beni shoga recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The pickled ginger is the perfect addition to my sushi and sashimi.
Suman Pariyar
[email protected]Just made this beni shoga and it's delicious! The pickling process is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The ginger is so refreshing and flavorful.
Sami Bibe
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beni shoga is easy to make and adds a wonderful pop of color and flavor to my dishes. Thank you for sharing!
Yasmine Ali
[email protected]Followed the recipe and the beni shoga came out amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. Will definitely be making this again.
Adwoa Fresh
[email protected]This beni shoga recipe is a game-changer! The pickled ginger turned out perfectly crisp and flavorful, adding a delightful zing to my sushi and sashimi. Highly recommended!