Published: 6/12/2021
This week we devour tobiko and masago. And of course, we found the latest news and articles from the Japanese food and beverage industry.
Tobiko and Masago
Fans of sushi have likely seen brightly colored fish roe adorning rolls and garnishing nigiri. If you’ve ever wondered what they are, we’ve written a post just for you.
Our newest content is all about two of the most popular sushi ingredients: tobiko and masago. You’ll learn what they are, how they taste, their variations, nutritional info, and much more.
Japanese Food & Beverage: the Best of the Internet
Is Sushi a Healthy Dietary Choice?
It’s widely believed that sushi is a healthy meal option. And for the most part, this is true.
However, not all sushi is created equal.
Check out this Yahoo article for a good rundown of sushi’s health benefits, as well as things you might want to avoid.
Sake Cocktails from a Sake Samurai
When sake icon Monica Samuels speaks about the subject, you should listen. Recently, she shared her thoughts on 11 sake cocktails that are unique and easy to make at home.
Keep in mind that you can substitute other similar sake to better suit your tastes and what’s available.
Reiko Hayashi’s Beloved Sake and Her Thoughts on Food Pairings
Reiko Hayashi is the owner and brewer of Hayashi Honten. Hyakujuro, this brewery’s most popular brand, is a cult favorite among sake professionals.
Barrons has a great post about Hayashi-san, which includes her recommendations on pairing sake with food. Learn about her sakes and from her wisdom here.
Niigata’s New Whisky Distilleries
Niigata, Japan is well-known for its rice, sake, and snow. And many upstart producers are hoping the prefecture will become known for its Japanese whisky, as well.
The Asahi Shimbun highlights a growing industry that includes some big names and some surprising upstarts. We’re becoming bullish on the future of Niigata Japanese whisky!
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