Hajikami shoga is one of the most elegant garnishes in Japanese cuisine, made from the tender young shoots of the ginger plant, pickled whole in a sweet vinegar. Slender and graceful, each shoot has a pale, ivory white stem that blushes to a delicate pink at the root, a natural beauty that makes these pickled ginger shoots as much a decorative element as a flavour. They are quite distinct from the sliced gari served with sushi, prized instead for their whole, slender form.

The taste is refreshing and beautifully balanced, mildly spicy from the ginger, softened by a gentle sweetness and lifted by a clean, tangy acidity. Each shoot is crisp and juicy, delicate rather than fiery, exactly the light, palate refreshing note it is meant to provide.

Its traditional home is alongside yakizakana, grilled fish, where a single shoot is laid on the plate and eaten between bites to cleanse and refresh the palate, its stem making an elegant natural handle. It is equally at home as a refined garnish across Japanese plating, adding a slender flash of pink and white. Supplied in 160g jars, 24 to a case, it brings an authentic finishing touch to any seafood kitchen.

Why choose Sea House Hajikami Shoga?

• An elegant Japanese delicacy. Whole young ginger shoots pickled in the traditional way.
• Beautiful presentation. Pale white stems blushing to a delicate pink, a natural garnish.
• Refreshing and balanced. Mildly spicy, gently sweet and pleasantly tangy.
• The classic partner to grilled fish. Served with yakizakana as a palate cleanser between bites.
• Ready to plate. An authentic finishing touch in 160g jars, 24 to a case.