What is that sweet pink stuff at the sushi bar?

Question

It is usually next to the wasabi. I thought it was a fish. My husband thought it was a vegetable. What is it??? Thanks

Answer 1

Ginger and it's gross!!

Answer 2

pickled ginger

Answer 3

Pickled ginger.

Answer 4

It is pickled ginger, called GARI.  I love the stuff, totally addictive!

http://japanesefood.about.com/od/sushifo...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gari_(ginge...

http://www.rain.org/~hutch/ginger.html

Answer 5

ginger root.  cleanses the palate and freshens the breath!

Answer 6

ginger

Answer 7

Well, unless you're talking about  the salmon or tuna, I assume by "stuff" you mean the pickled ginger.

Answer 8

pickled ginger ur supposed to use it to cleanse ur pallette

Answer 9

Pickled Ginger - cleanses the pallette between different tastings of sushi

edit- bit late with this answer!