INTRODUCTION TO SAKE & FOOD PAIRING

(Vegan and Non-Vegan Classes)

1.5 - 3 HOURS

 

Sake (or nihonshu) is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made by fermenting polished rice whose bran has been removed. It is served at varying temperatures from cold to hot.

In both our Vegan and Non-Vegan Sake and Food Pairing Classes, learn the basics about sake: sake history, sake characteristics and how it is brewed - akin to beer - from special sake rice (sakamai). Five main types of sake - Junmai, Daiginjo, Honjozo and Ginjo - will be discussed, and students will sample five different regional brands.

The accompanying cooking demonstration will offer instruction on how to prepare three vegan or non-vegan otsumami (small dishes) and dry snacks which complement all types of sake.

The sake brands we select for our classes are chosen by the instructor, Shizuka Wakashita, for their distinctive flavors and qualities.

This class is appropriate for both novices and professionals.

Date: Upon request

Number of students: 2

Class duration: 1.5 - 3 hours

Class price: 27,000 yen

 
 

Shizuka Wakashita, Sake Expert

About Shizuka Wakashita

Wakashita is a Global Business Consultant based in Tokyo with in-depth food & beverage knowledge bridging Japan and the United States. “Taking good things from Japan overseas, and bringing good things from abroad to Japan” is her mantra. Wakashita is a Japanese representative for overseas companies and NPO offices, and is a Japan-based project manager. Since 2010 she is a liaison manager for a prominent sake importer in New York, and since 2013 represents Japan for a wine trade association. Accreditation: SSI Kikizakeshi, J.S.A. Sake Diploma, WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.