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Beni Shōga

Red Pickled Ginger

Appears in
An Ocean of Flavor: The Japanese Way with Fish and Seafood

By Elizabeth Andoh

Published 1988

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This is a sharp, lively ginger pickle that is served as a garnish or condiment with many Japanese dishes. In this book I’ve called for it in a few fresh fish and sushi recipes.

Red pickled ginger is usually sold whole, sliced, or julienned, in glass jars or sealed plastic tubs. Beni is a natural dye known from ancient days, when it was used for cosmetic as well as culinary purposes. (Kuchi beni means “lipstick” in Japanese; kuchi is “mouth” and beni is “red.”) Be careful when you use red pickled ginger; it can stain plates and cutting boards. It’s best to lay the ginger on paper towels first to blot up excess colored liquid.

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