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11 Fun Sake & Food Pairings to Try at Home

World Sake Day is October 1st! This day celebrates sake, the alcoholic beverage made from rice which has been polished to remove the hard, outer layer of the rice known as “bran.” World Sake Day also traditionally marks the beginning of sake brewing season!

This year we’ve partnered with Tippsy Sake to create fun & easy food/sake pairings you can try at home!🍽

Behind every pairing suggestion, we researched each sake’s tasting notes and brainstormed ideas for food that would complement the sake 📚🤓🥢 The end result is a well-balanced meal that lets the sake shine!✨

As you read through our guide posts below, notice how many unique tasting notes there are in sake 🤗— they have an AMAZING range of flavors including florals, fruits, caramel, olives, and even mineral! 🌷🍑🍮💎

We hope this guide gives you great meal ideas and helps you further explore the world of sake! 💖

Shop Tippsy Sake now and GET 15% OFF your sake purchase with discount code “FORKNSPOON” 💸

About Tippsy Sake:

Tippsy Sake is an online Japanese Sake store that makes finding good sake easy and enjoyable.

Tippsy offers a quarterly subscription box of sake filled with 6 specially curated bottles. This is a great way for beginner sake enthusiasts to learn about sake and how to pair them with food.

Their marketplace also features a large selection of sake with ranges in price and quality which can also be purchased individually.

Read on for our suggestions on how we paired our specially curated sake with delicious food.

Born “Gold Muroka” Junmai Daiginjo & Shrimp Grilled Cheese

Daimon “Road to Osaka” Nigori & Thai Food

If you’re in LA, check out Ruam Mitr in Melrose 😋

Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Junmai & Cheeseburger Dumplings

Featuring the famous cheeseburger dumplings from Ms Chi Cafe! 🍔

Tengumai “50” Junmai Daiginjo & Char Siu Pork

Denshin “Rin” Daiginjo & Fruit Sandos

Yuki No Bosha “Old Cabin” Yamahai Junmai & Bacon-Wrapped Figs Stuffed w/ Blue Cheese

Shichi Hon Yari “Ginfubuki” Warrior’s Blend Junmai Ginjo & DIY Hand Roll Kit

Nito “Omachi 48” Junmai Daiginjo & Galbi Jjim

Niwa No Uguisu “50” Junmai Daiginjo & Lox Bagel

For this one, we used the Beet- and Horseradish-Cured Salmon recipe by NYT cooking and it was delicious!

Daishichi “Minowamon” Junmai Daiginjo & Fresh Kumamoto Oysters

We love treating ourselves to some fresh, sustainable oysters from The Jolly Oyster! What a pairing! 🦪

Tosatsuru “Azure” Junmai Ginjo & Tempura Soba

Final Thoughts

Sake is a wonderful drink with so many complexities and flavors. However, sake pairing doesn’t have to be complicated, and there are so many different ways you can enjoy it. Have fun with it and let us know if you try out our pairing suggestions!

Interested in trying these sake pairings yourself? Shop Tippsy Sake now and GET 15% OFF your sake purchase with discount code “FORKNSPOON” 💸

References & Further Reading

https://www.tippsysake.com/pages/sake-guide-introduction

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Noelle Noriesta

Noelle Noriesta, a Filipino-American home cook, is the principal creator of Fork and Spoon. Her recipes have a modern and playful approach inspired by her food experiences growing up in the Bay Area and now in Los Angeles. --Read more about me

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