PICKLED GINGER - GARI ~ japanese food & recipes

JAPANESE FOOD & THE RECIPES

Japanese food such as sushi, sashimi, yakitori, tempura etc are the 'hip' meals now adays.. It has lots of varieties, and fun to make. Practical and easy to pack for lunch or outing or even party. I know that sometimes it's not easy to put it together into the right shape and taste, but don't worry.. you can get some help to create your personilize dishes.
Well.. these are some recipes that I've been trying for my family meals and specially for my daughter's lunch pack and also for bbq gathering.
So, I hope it's worth trying it and starting to love this easy, healthy and fun meals.......
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

PICKLED GINGER - GARI

pickled ginger

Yields : 1 cup
Preparation time : 20 minutes
Cooking time : 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
250 g young ginger, peeled and thinly sliced diagonally
85 ml rice vinegar
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sake
5 tbsp sugar

HOW TO MAKE:
1. Rinse the ginger slices thoroughly and blanch in boiling water and set aside to drain.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Set aside to cool.
3. Place the ginger in a sterilized jar and pour the vinegar mixture over it.
4. Cover and keep for 3-4 days before using. The ginger keeps well refrigerated for 1 month - it may develop a pale pink color as it ages.
5. Serve with sushi and other Japanesedishes.

Posted by winda hainim at 3:02 AM

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