Kuchi shōga

Kuchi shōga is a type of Japanese pickle made from ginger. It is sliced thinly and pickled in vinegar and sugar which gives it a sweet and sour flavor.

Imagine you have a piece of ginger, which is a root that is spicy and smells good when you cook with it. Imagine that you slice it into very small pieces and put it in a jar filled with a special mix of ingredients that make it taste sweet and sour, like candy!

Kuchi shōga is often served as a condiment with food such as sushi, noodles, and hot dogs. It adds flavor and texture to the dish, like adding sprinkles to ice cream.

So, kuchi shōga is like a yummy candy made from ginger that you put on your food to make it taste even better!