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Pairing and temperature
Pairing
Sake and Food Pairings
Sake and washoku (Japanese food) pair wonderfully together, but we have some recommended cuisines for each of the four types of sake. Of course, sake can also be enjoyed with food from many other countries as well.
Food Pairings for Fruity Sake
White fish carpaccio
Vegetable tempura
Cuisine that brings out the flavors of ingredients like vegetables and seafood is suited to this kind of sake.
Food Pairings for Matured Sake
Cheese
Eel broiled in soy-based sauce
This type of sake goes well with food that uses umami-rich ingredients high in protein.
Food Pairings for Light and Smooth Sake
Dashi-maki tamago
Sashimi (raw fish)
This type of sake goes well with food that uses umami-rich ingredients high in protein.
Food Pairings for Full-Bodied Sake
Braised diced pork rib
Yakitori (glazed with sauce)
This type of sake pairs well with food that emphasizes the umami of chicken, pork, milk, or other ingredients.
temperature
Sake is a drink that can be enjoyed at many temperatures. Each temperature has a different name.
Sake can be enjoyed at a wide range of temperatures. Each temperature has a different name, and you can enjoy unique aspects of the same sake when you try it at different temperatures. Get your fill of sake's profound flavors by trying it at a variety of temperatures.
50C (122°F) Atsu-kan
Vapor rises from the tokkuri. The tokkuri and choko are hot to the touch. The sake's aromas are sharpened and it tastes dry, with a clean finish.
45°C (113°F) Jo-kan
Some heat can be felt when holding the tokkuri or choko. Vapor rises when the sake is poured. The sake's aromas are concentrated, and the flavor feels soft and crisp.
20°C (68°F) Shitsu-on
When the tokkuri is held, it may feel slightly cool to the touch. The aroma and flavor will give an impression of softness.
10°C (50°F) ~ 5°C (41°F) Reishu
The general term for sake chilled to between 10°C and 5°C is reishu. Generally, chilling sake to lower temperatures masks subtle flavors.
How is sake heated?
To warm up sake, place the tokkuri containing sake in a pot of hot water. The tokkuri gradually heats up and the heat is transmitted to the sake. It is heated to a temperature before alcohol begins to evaporate, so that the aromas do not dissipate.
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