Fresh Ginger Plants and Myoga Ginger Bulbs

Yes – fresh ginger is one of the best ingredients in home cooking, particularly in Japanese cuisine. Not only is it incredibly delicious in dishes such as sashimi and takoyaki, but it’s also known for its many health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and aiding digestion.

There are many uses for fresh ginger throughout Japanese cuisine. For example, pickled myoga ginger is often used as an accompaniment on the side of sushi and sashimi, adding a burst of fresh, tangy flavour. 

Ginger is a key ingredient in many other Japanese dishes, such as udon noodles, curry dishes and salads. Ginger can be chopped, peeled and grated, depending on the type of dish that you want to make – it’s an incredibly versatile ingredient. 

Fresh ginger can be chopped, peeled and grated for the perfect side accompaniment to salads and sushi dishes, as well as cooked in curries and noodle dishes. Our ginger plants for sale right here at The Wasabi Company provide an easy way to have authentic myoga ginger at home, ready to use in all of your favourite Japanese recipes. Simply pick the ginger bulb off the plant, peel and use it in any of your dishes for a zingy ginger kick!

Myoga ginger, sometimes referred to as Japanese ginger, is a type of fresh ginger used in many traditional Japanese dishes, including sushi, noodles, curries and more. Japanese dishes such as ginger pork (shōga-yaki) and yaki udon also benefit greatly from a generous helping of fresh ginger – and this couldn’t be easier when you grow it at home!

Looking for recipes that call for fresh ginger? Take a look at our Japanese cookbooks for inspiration.