Quick notes on sake and food pairing
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!
I’ve discovered Taruzake like no other! I’m pairing my Hungarian Mushroom soup with Yoshinosugi no Taruzake, Omachi Yamahai Junmai from Choryo Shuyzo in Nara, Japan. The sake is fermented in the Brewery’s handmade cedar barrels, and the scent of cedar is beautifully balanced with earthy, mushroom-like flavors. The nose has aromas of rice, forest after […]
I’m studying for another sake certification, and what better dinner for a student than a pizza from my favorite Curry Pizza House. I’m pairing my dinner with Kuroushi Omachi sake. Its earthy, rich, and ricey profile with a touch of funky cheese flavor is a perfect accompaniment for my Indian-themed pizza!
It’s a chilly evening, and I’m having my favorite Curry pizza for dinner. I’m pairing it with Nene Sparkling saké from Sakai Shuzo. A decadent scent of whipped cream and steamed white rice on the nose. There are hints of stone fruits and white flowers wrapped in fine bubbles on the palate. It tastes like […]
Midweek treat: Hou Hou Shu Sparkling Rosé Sake Ice Cream Float with Raspberries. This sparkling sake is made like Champagne and fermented in the bottle. Its beautiful pink shade comes from the infusion of rosehip and hibiscus, and a fresh raspberry on the nose, and tart red fruits on the palate. With tiny delicate bubbles, […]