Pickled Ginger

== Description ==
Beni shoga - that pink pickled ginger in sushi bars
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 8 oz (250 g ) ginger root
* 2 tablespoons mirin
* 2 tablespoons of sake
* 5 teaspoons sugar
== Directions ==
# Scrub the ginger under running water as you would a potato for baking.
# Blanch it in boiling water for one minute and drain.
# Peel and slice thinly, i used a potato peeler for the slices and well as peeling.
# Combine mirin, sake, and sugar in a small pan.
# Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
# Cool.
# Place the ginger into a sterilized jar and pour the cooled vinegar over the ginger.
# Cover and keep 3 – 4 days before using.
# Will keep refrigerated for up to one month.
# The pale pink color develops as it ages, however, you might want to add a small amount of red food coloring.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Japanese Appetizers
Category:Pickle Recipes
Category:Ginger Recipes
Category:Sake Recipes
Category:Mirin Recipes