Also known as Japanese ginger, myoga is actually a blush coloured bud with a similar appearance to a shallot. Its flavour, though, justifies the name – the strength of ginger with additional fresh, fragrant notes. Shredded myoga is a popular addition to miso soup or a plate of sashimi, while pickled myoga makes a fantastic side dish or garnish. Hideki Hiwatashi uses a sweet vinegar as the base for his pickled ginger recipe, or you could try adding a little white miso to the mix for an additional umami hit.
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