Gari (ginger)

Gari (ガリ) is a type of tsukemono (Japanese pickled vegetables).

It is made from sweet, thinly sliced ginger that has been marinated in a solution of sugar and vinegar.

Younger ginger is generally preferred for gari[1][2] because of its tender flesh and natural sweetness.

Some believe it is used to cleanse the palate between eating different pieces of sushi, or, alternatively, it may be eaten before or after the meal.

[3][citation needed] When traditionally prepared, gari typically has a pale yellow to slightly pink hue from the pickling process.