What Foods to Pair With Sake

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What Foods to Pair With Sake

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Comments () | Published November 7, 2012

	Narutotai Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu ($40) What it is: A richly textured sake that’s unpasteurized and undiluted, in classic southern style. Region: Tokushima. Perfect pairing: Prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe with balsamic reduction.
	Okunomatsu Tokubetsu Junmai ($18) What it is: An aromatic sake showcasing the purity that characterizes junmai. Region: Fukushima. Perfect pairing: Butternut-squash soup.
	Midorikawa Honjozo ($38) What it is: An excellent example of a northern-style honjozo. Region: Niigata. Perfect pairing: Ceviche.
	Masumi Nanago Honjozo Yamahai Daiginjo ($60) What it is: A daiginjo brewed in the yamahai style, which results in wilder, gamier sakes. Region: Nagano. Perfect pairing: Fritto misto.
	Wataribune Junmai Ginjo ($35) What it is: A rich, deep ginjo in the traditional style. Region: Ibaraki. Perfect pairing: Pulled-pork sandwich with coleslaw.