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Japanese Pickled Turmeric

When I eat sushi I love eating the pickled ginger that comes with the sushi. Not too many people know this, but the pickled ginger that comes with your sushi is meant to act as a palate cleanser. If you like pickled ginger, then you'll LOVE this Japanese pickled Turmeric Recipe.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Mason jars
  • pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Turmeric (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (cane sugar)

Instructions
 

How to pickle pickled turmeric in 20 minutes.

  • In a pot, add the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Boil until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and allow it to cool down for a few minutes.
  • Put the turmeric into a glass jar, transfer the pickling liquid into a glass jar
  • Let it cool completely and then close the lid and refrigerate.
  • Enjoy after 1-2 days of pickling!