Benishoga - Japanese

Definition: Benishoga is red pickled ginger. Beni means red and shoga means ginger in Japanese. To make benishoga, shredded ginger is pickled in plum vinegar. Benishoga is used for garnishing in Japanese cooking.

Japanese Dishes with Benishoga Topping:

Okonomiyaki

Yakisoba

Takoyaki

Hiyashichuka

Tonkotsu Ramen

Gyugon

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