Posted: October 1, 2026
Myoga
Simple instructions for making a garnish or condiment using Japanese ginger (Myoga)
Cook Time:
- 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- Fresh myoga, (Japanese ginger)
- "Kantan Su" (or similar)
Instructions:
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil
- Add myoga, and boil for 3 minutes
- Remove myoga, put on cutting board, and let cool
- Slice myoga (at an angle) into thin strips
- Put myoga strips into a small container
- Cover with "Kantan Su", then store in the fridge
- Serve as a garnish or condiment
Myogo is a seasonal "vegetable" usually found in supermarkets in late summer.
"Kantan Su" is Mizkan's brand name for a ready-to-use seasoned vinegar that blends rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and dashi.