What is sake and why is premium sake taking Switzerland by storm?
A simple guide to understanding how itās made, how to pair it, and why more and more restaurants are choosing it.
Umeshu is a type of traditional Japanese liqueur made from UME plums: the fruits are harvested while still green, then washed, dried and left to macerate for a few months in alcohol (or sake) and cane sugar, thus preserving all the aroma of the fresh umes. Consider that Umeshu was initially consumed as a medicine to relieve sore throats: ume is rich in citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid and succinic acid... so in Japan, in addition to being enjoyed as a liqueur, it is consumed for its health benefits. Over time it has become a popular alcoholic drink due to its sweet aroma, tart plum flavor and relatively low alcohol content which makes it easy to drink. There are...
šš¤¤Have you ever tried Sake š¶ and Burger š ? This combination works really well, as Sake and Burger share some key flavor components .Ā š And the good news is that Sake is also perfectly suited to vegetarian and vegan burgers. šĀ Sake, thanks to that umami flavor, is surprisingly versatile and pairs well with many Western recipes, often even better than wine or beer. Pairing foods with umami-rich sake is incredibly exciting and can lead to some pleasantly unexpected discoveries: Hamburger and Sake was both a revelation and a confirmation!Ā For a richer and more succulent burger, we recommend a very traditional sake, such as Koikawa Beppin. Ā Ā For bacon-cheeseburger-type burgers and even BBQ: Sake like Kuromatsu Kensbishi...
How to open a bottle of sake. If you want to impress your guests, allow us to suggest some tricks for opening and serving a bottle of Sake... you'll immediately look like a pro!
