Shibazuke Style Pickles

A refreshing and profound dish of pickled vegetables, delivering a burst of sour-salty flavors and rich botanical complexity through the unique pairing of ginger and shiso. The crisp texture and distinct aroma make it an ideal accompaniment to main courses or an elegant, palate-cleansing appetizer for those seeking an authentic and harmoniously balanced culinary experience.

Prep: 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

WhatsAppOriginal recipe

Instructions

Servings:4

1Wash and dry well the cucumbers, eggplants, mioga and ginger.
2Cut the cucumbers and eggplants into evenly sized pieces to ensure even oxidation.
3Cut the ginger into thin strips to get a fine texture.
4Halve the myoga and slice it thinly to release its flavor.
5Weigh all the vegetables to determine the exact amount of salt required for pickling.
6In a large clean zip bag, mix the prepared vegetables with the salt well to coat evenly.
7Remove as much air as possible from the bag and close it tightly.
8Put a weight equal to 1.5 of the total weight of the vegetables on the bag and leave at room temperature for 3-4 days.
9After the waiting period, strain the liquids and gently press the vegetables to remove excess moisture.
10Weigh the pickled vegetables to determine the amount of mummy shiso required for the next step.
11Transfer the pickled vegetables to a clean zip bag and add the mommy shiso mix well to ensure even distribution.
12Again, remove excess air and seal the bag tightly.
13Put extra weight on the bag and refrigerate overnight to enhance the flavors.
14Finally, store the Shibazuka in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will keep for 2-3 weeks.

Ingredients

2 fresh cucumbers, 3 fresh eggplants, 3 fresh myoga, a piece of fresh ginger, 26 grams coarse salt, 35 grams ume shiso

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.3g
Carbs: 1.4g

Chef tips

For a tangier flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar. If ume shiso is unavailable, fresh shiso leaves can be used as a substitute.

Recommended Equipment & Products

Digital kitchen scale
Amazon

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.3g
Carbs: 1.4g

Recommended Equipment & Products

Digital kitchen scale
Amazon

Disclosure: these are currently regular search links, not affiliate links, and we do not earn a commission. Check current prices, availability and product labels before buying.

Chef tips

For a tangier flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar. If ume shiso is unavailable, fresh shiso leaves can be used as a substitute.

Culinary reasoning

A refreshing and profound dish of pickled vegetables, delivering a burst of sour-salty flavors and rich botanical complexity through the unique pairing of ginger and shiso. The crisp texture and distinct aroma make it an ideal accompaniment to main courses or an elegant, palate-cleansing appetizer for those seeking an authentic and harmoniously balanced culinary experience.

You might also like

More recipes and guides you might enjoy.

All recipes Gluten-free recipes Peanut-free recipes Gluten-free guide Nut-free guide

Disclosure: these are currently regular search links, not affiliate links, and we do not earn a commission. Check current prices, availability and product labels before buying.