Sake appetizer recipes

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Jan.2026

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

【Simmered Shrimp in Umami Sauce & Deep‑Fried Jerusalem Artichoke】
Shrimp (with shell) 8 pcs ... deveined and thoroughly washed
Ginkgo Nuts 8 nuts ... boiled

Broth

Dashi Stock1 C
Sake1 tbsp
Sugar1‑1/2 tbsp
Soy Sauce2 tsp
Salt1/2 tsp

Procedure

  1. Place the broth in a pot over medium‑low heat, and when it comes to a boil, add the shrimp.
  2. Once the shrimp change color, reduce to low heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Peel the shrimp, shape, and arrange together with the ginkgo nuts on a plate.

Ingredients

【Deep‑Fried Jerusalem Artichoke (Tatsuta‑age)】
Jerusalem Artichoke 120g ... washed and cut into bite‑size

Seasoning

Soy Sauce1‑1/2 tbsp
Sugar2/3 tsp
Kombu Tea2/3 tsp
 
Potato Starchas needed
Frying Oilas needed
Nori Powder (Aonori)to garnish

Procedure

  1. Put the seasoning and Jerusalem artichoke into a plastic bag and massage together.
  2. Wipe off moisture from Jerusalem artichoke, coat with potato starch, and fry at 170°C.
  3. Sprinkle with nori powder.

Ingredients

【Daikon Radish with Wasabi Pickle Dressing】
Daikon Radish 100g ... cut into 4cm long thin strips
Daikon Sprouts (Kaiware) as needed

Combined Dressing

Wasabi Pickles2 tsp
Mayonnaise1‑1/2 tsp
Soy Saucea little

Procedure

  1. Lightly sprinkle salt on the daikon and let sit for a while.
  2. Squeeze the daikon well and toss with the combined dressing.
  3. Garnish with daikon sprouts.