There is a variegated form sold as 'Dancing Crane'. The roots taste the same and sometimes it will revert back to solid green if thats what you want. Winter hardy to zone 7. I left mine at my old house thinking I could just pick some up after the move - now no one carries it! I will buy it as soon as I find some.
Hi there, you don't mention where you live, but in many Asian supermarkets (Chinese/Japanese) they sometimes sell fresh myoga rhizomes in addition to the flower buds. If you can't find another source, you could try planting this and see how it turns out.
Yes, the stems are much harder to find than the flowers, but I think that I have occasionally seen them. The young shoots (myoga take) are eaten as well and sometimes these come attached to a piece of rhizome. If you're in LA, you might find it if you keep checking around. There is a giant Japanese supermarket in Gardena called Marukai (my favourite!) and it is also quite close to a large Mitsuwa. You can check with the staff as well to ask about it. Good luck, and let us know if you find it!
I have growing the variegated 'dancing crane' and the plain green form. BTW, 'dancing crane' is still carried by Plant Delights in Raleigh, at least it was last year when I was down there. I have read that the flowers and young stems are eaten but I am wondering if the rhizomes could be used in place of real ginger. Does anyone know?
I think the flavor is a tiny bit different. Most people like the pickled myoga served with sushi. Regular ginger root has its own special heat spiciness that I don't taste in any other ginger.
The best way to cook myoga is myoga tempura. My mother used to make tempura when I was in Japan. I don't know how to describe, but it's very delicious and very flavorful. One of my most favorite food. I also love to use as a garnish for cold soba or somen noodles. I just received three rhizomes from mail order couple of days ago, and already budding! I am very excited!!!!!
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