Homemade Pickled Ginger (Gari)

Homemade Pickled Ginger (Gari)
  • PREP TIME
    40 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    32 People
  • VIEWS
    211

Delicate and refreshing, homemade Gari (pickled ginger) is a traditional Japanese condiment that cleanses the palate between bites of sushi or sashimi. This vibrant, tangy ginger is surprisingly simple to make at home, offering a crisper, fresher flavor than store-bought varieties.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Sodium
    83 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Ginger: Gather all ingredients. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Salt the Ginger: Cut the peeled ginger into manageable chunks, about 1-inch in size. Place the ginger in a bowl, sprinkle with sea salt, and stir to coat evenly. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 30 mins Rest and Drain: Let the salted ginger stand for at least 30 minutes, allowing it to release excess moisture. After 30 minutes, transfer the ginger to a clean, lidded glass jar. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Pickling Liquid: In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar and sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Infuse the Ginger: Bring the vinegar mixture to a gentle boil. Carefully pour the hot liquid over the ginger root pieces in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 168 hrs Cool and Store: Allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature before sealing the jar tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 week to allow the flavors to fully develop. The ginger may turn a lovely pink hue naturally. (1 week)

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Recipe View 5 mins Serve: When ready to serve, remove the pickled ginger from the jar and cut into paper-thin slices using a sharp knife or mandoline. (5 minutes)

For the best flavor and texture, use young ginger, which has a thinner skin and is less fibrous.
The pickling liquid can be adjusted to your preference. For a sweeter gari, add more sugar. For a tangier gari, add more rice vinegar.
The pink color in gari is a natural reaction between the ginger and the vinegar. If you prefer a whiter gari, you can add a small piece of beetroot during pickling, then remove it after a few days.
Gari will keep in the refrigerator for several months.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 70 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Marcella Mertz

    I've always been intimidated by making pickled ginger, but this recipe made it approachable. The taste is so much better than store-bought!

  • Bo Anderson

    The tip about adjusting the sweetness is great! I like mine a little less sweet, so I reduced the sugar slightly. Perfect!

  • Mittie Doyle

    This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! My homemade sushi nights just got a whole lot better.

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