Quick notes on sake and food pairing
One of the easy ways to sample sake is by trying out sakes in One Cup (180 ml. cups). The single-serving cup was initially introduced in Japan so that people could buy sake through dispensing machines. Back then, those sakes sold via these machines were of low-grade sakes for affordability and convenience. Today, many high-end […]
If necessity is a mother of invention, then the summer temps undeniably gave birth to these Saké concoctions.First, let me dispel a widely held belief that Sake should be drunk hot. Many premium sakes should be drunk chilled, similar to white wine. So when the summer heat rises, you can add Sake to your cool […]
I love finding good quality products at bargain prices. And, Hapē Sake Spritz is a great find. This sake comes in 4 cans to a pack with flavors ranging from Grapefruit/Elderflower/Ginger, Lemonade/Hibiscus/Lemongrass, or Green Tea/Yuzu/Lemon. The sake is made with natural ingredients (Junmai), low alcohol, with 0g sugar. I bought these at $9.99/pack. And, most […]
A Yamahai Junmai sake, with its umami and complex acidity, perfectly accompanies Gumbo’s earthy and rich goodness. The savory flavor profile of the sake brings out the sweetness of shrimp and crawfish, while the creamy mouthfeel is an ideal dance partner with the Gumbo’s flavorful dark roux. I enjoyed this pairing with sake at room […]
Sunday dinner: Seared beets, goat cheese Crema, and Chimichurri paired with Kinokuniya Bunzaemon Junmai Ginjo. This sake has a fascinating background. It has a name of a famous businessman from the Edo period. Yet, the sake is made in a modern, high-tech lab in Wakayama Prefecture. The aromas are of over ripe Asian pear, brioche, […]
I paired Choryo Taruzake Junmai Yamahai with Koji cured Australian Wagyu and white soy Hollandaise sauce. The subtle cedar scent and rich Yamahai aromas enhance the Koji flavors in the Wagyu dish. It was such a beautiful and delicious pairing. This is a signature dish at Kru Restaurant in Sacramento, CA.
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!