amazu shoga
[ ah-MAH-zoo SHOH-gah ]
Thinly sliced or shredded fresh
GINGER pickled in a sweet vinegar marinade. Amazu shoga is beige or pink in color, as compared to the bright red
BENI SHOGA. It's used as a garnish for many Japanese dishes, particularly
SUSHI. Amazu shoga can be found in Asian markets.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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