{"product_id":"nobrand-japanese-myoga-ginger-600005290","title":"日本茗荷  (1pack)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eJapanese Myoga Ginger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(茗荷,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003emyōga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e), also known as Japanese ginger, is a unique and aromatic vegetable from the ginger family (Zingiberaceae)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Myoga\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Unlike common ginger, where the root (rhizome) is eaten,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003emyoga's edible parts are its young, flavorful shoots and, most distinctively, its unopened flower buds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Myoga\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMyoga has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003edistinctive, zesty tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ecrunchy texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kikkoman.com\/en\/cookbook\/glossary\/myoga.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fukuya.ca\/products\/myoga-japanese-ginger?pr_prod_strat=jac\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=0464b5ed1\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=4775872397421\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=4715215061101\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It is less pungent than common ginger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kikkoman.com\/en\/cookbook\/glossary\/myoga.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand has a more\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003edelicate, floral, and refreshing aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Its flavor is often described as a cross between ginger and red onion, with a subtle, pleasant spiciness and a minty, \"breezy\" sensation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumifuku.net\/2020\/09\/06\/%E4%BD%8F%E7%A6%8F-x-denise%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E9%A3%9F%E7%AD%86%E8%A8%98-vol3\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fukuya.ca\/products\/myoga-japanese-ginger?pr_prod_strat=jac\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=0464b5ed1\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=4775872397421\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=4715215061101\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It's also been compared to the effect of mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fukuya.ca\/products\/myoga-japanese-ginger?pr_prod_strat=jac\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=0464b5ed1\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=4775872397421\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=4715215061101\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMyoga is a beloved summer vegetable in Japan, prized for its aroma and ability to enhance a dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oemjp.com\/en\/glossary\/myoga\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It's commonly used as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003econdiment or garnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto add a fresh, aromatic accent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oemjp.com\/en\/glossary\/myoga\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Here are some classic ways it's prepared:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAs a Fresh Garnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Finely shredded or sliced, it's sprinkled over dishes like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003emiso soup, salads, cold noodles (sōmen), and tofu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto add a refreshing kick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Myoga\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kikkoman.com\/en\/cookbook\/glossary\/myoga.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fukuya.ca\/products\/myoga-japanese-ginger?pr_prod_strat=jac\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=0464b5ed1\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=4775872397421\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=4715215061101\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn Sushi and Sashimi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: It's a classic garnish for sushi and sashimi platters, often served alongside to cleanse the palate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oemjp.com\/en\/glossary\/myoga\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePickled (myoga-zuke)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: The buds are often pickled in sweet vinegar, which preserves their pink hue and makes a vibrant, tangy side dish or garnish for grilled fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kikkoman.com\/en\/cookbook\/glossary\/myoga.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oemjp.com\/en\/glossary\/myoga\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAs Tempura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: The whole flower buds can be battered and deep-fried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumifuku.net\/2020\/09\/06\/%E4%BD%8F%E7%A6%8F-x-denise%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E9%A3%9F%E7%AD%86%E8%A8%98-vol3\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oemjp.com\/en\/glossary\/myoga\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn Cooked Dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: It can be added to stir-fries, simmered dishes (nimono), or mixed into rice, where its flavor becomes milder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maff.go.jp\/e\/policies\/market\/k_ryouri\/search_menu\/6690\/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMyoga holds a special place in Japanese culture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\"The Flower of Forgetfulness\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: A popular Japanese legend says that eating myoga will make you forgetful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumifuku.net\/2020\/09\/06\/%E4%BD%8F%E7%A6%8F-x-denise%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E9%A3%9F%E7%AD%86%E8%A8%98-vol3\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. While just a folk tale, this has given it a poetic nickname\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/%E4%BF%A1%E5%A0%B1%E8%B2%A1%E7%B6%93%E6%96%B0%E8%81%9E\/%E6%A1%8C%E4%B8%8A%E7%99%BE%E5%90%88-%E5%BF%98%E6%86%82%E8%8C%97%E8%8D%B7-819bf4479fe8\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\"Brother\" and \"Sister\" Scents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: When ginger and myoga were first introduced to Japan together, ginger's stronger aroma was called \"brother scent\" (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003esenoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e), while myoga's milder fragrance was called \"sister scent\" (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003emenoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/%E4%BF%A1%E5%A0%B1%E8%B2%A1%E7%B6%93%E6%96%B0%E8%81%9E\/%E6%A1%8C%E4%B8%8A%E7%99%BE%E5%90%88-%E5%BF%98%E6%86%82%E8%8C%97%E8%8D%B7-819bf4479fe8\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCultural Celebrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Myoga is so beloved that there are annual\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003emyoga festivals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003emyoga matsuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e) in Japan that celebrate its mythology and folklore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Two myoga buds facing each other form one of the ten most common Japanese family crests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Photo for reference only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harbour City-Front","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50413881917654,"sku":"600005290","price":38.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/5980\/9494\/files\/600005290-1.jpg?v=1789361410","url":"https:\/\/cmsstaffbenefit.citysuper.com.hk\/products\/nobrand-japanese-myoga-ginger-600005290","provider":"中遠海運(香港)有限公司 (中秋節員工福利)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}