Maki Miyashiro-Morris

Does sake pair with tacos? Tonight I’m pairing Japan’s popular Kikusui Funaguchi sake with chicken tacos! This sake is so food-friendly it pairs well with every kind of food group you can imagine. Enjoy it chilled!

Sunday dinner: Eggplant with Thai chili and garlic sauce, heirloom tomato salad, and Shirayuki Junmai Daiginjo Sake. This Sake is crisp and refreshing with a hint of apple. Made with special rice fertilized with manure of winning horses from the Japan Racing Association and the coveted ‘Divine Water’ from Rokko Mountain. It is believed that […]

Happy World Sake Day! Celebrating the day with Kikusui Junmai Ginjo, Shrimp sauté, and pesto pasta! Kampai!

After a heavy rainstorm, I’m having Hungarian Mushroom Soup with Otokoyama Saké for dinner. The subtle earthiness in the Saké pairs perfectly well with the mushrooms. Simply delicious!

Yuki Otoko “Yeti” Junmai Sake is from a snowy southern region of Niigata. Fun Fact: According to the local lore, Yuki Otoko (Yeti) helps travelers with their gears and guide them through mountain trails. Hence, the brewer, Aoki Shuzo, supports the legend by donating parts of their proceeds to local rescue efforts. Yuki Otoko Sake […]

I’m celebrating the end of the week with Pesto Pasta with Prawns and salad. Pairing my dinner with one of my favorite Sakés, Kikusui Junmai Ginjo. It’s refreshingly dry with a touch of Madarin Orange. I bet this Saké can easily become your favorite too!

What’s for dinner? I’m treating myself to a pre-made Spicy Ahi Poke from Costco and pairing it with a glass of Akashi-Tai Saké (Total Wine). Akashi-Tai’s medium-bodied Saké with a hint of savory and crisp, dry style makes it a perfect accompaniment with Poke. If you’re new to Saké, this would be a great introduction […]

Does Saké pair with St. Louis BBQ? The answer is, yes! Pairing my dinner with Kiku-Masamune Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo and St. Louis BBQ’d ribs with potato salad with bacon bits. The Saké brewer’s 1983 commercial still holds: “As your eyes fall upon good food, you begin to crave Kiku-Masa.” Make dinner time fun again with […]

I’m pairing Spinach Manicotti with Onda 48 Junmai Daiginjo sake. This sake is made with a special rice varietal called, Ippon-Jime, grown on the brewer’s property. The taste is ladened with savoury mushroom and sauteed onions. The texture on the palate feels as if the sake was filtered through a coarse mesh with fine rice […]

Kikusui Junmai Ginjo is my go-to sake. It pairs beautifully with the Creamy Chickpea Coconut Curry. The sake’s hint of citrus balances out the coconut milk in the curry. I’m soaking up the creamy deliciousness with soft Kalamata Olive Pugliese bread. Happy Almost Friday!