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The Art of Sip and Savour. Pairing Handbook: Japanese Izakaya and Sushi: Clean acids, quiet umami, precise bitterness, plus a zero-proof twin for ever
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Series: The Art of Sip and Savour, Book 9
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ISBN13: 9781919383125
Publisher: Mjw Editions
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.21 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
The Art of Sip and Savour Pairing Handbook: Japanese Izakaya & Sushi is a practical guide to pairing Japanese favourites with food-friendly cocktails and sophisticated zero-proof drinks.
Designed for curious home cooks, hosts and drinks enthusiasts, it explores how thoughtful flavour balance can enhance the food without overwhelming its character.
From the precision of sushi and sashimi to the relaxed, shareable dishes of an izakaya table, Japanese cuisine offers a fascinating range of pairing possibilities. Citrus can sharpen rich or oily fish, tea can introduce tannin and aroma, sesame can echo savoury depth, while clean bitterness and carefully controlled sweetness can refresh the palate between bites.
Explore drinks built around flavours such as yuzu, tea, sesame, ginger and Japanese-inspired aromatics, alongside pairings that complement umami, smoke, richness and freshness.
Each pairing includes:
- A practical dish guide
- A complementary cocktail recipe
- A sophisticated zero-proof twin
- Clear notes explaining why the pairing works
- A variation for experimenting with flavour
- Batch guidance for relaxed entertaining
Rather than prescribing rigid rules, Japanese Izakaya & Sushi helps you understand what the food needs from the drink. Learn when to complement subtle flavours, when contrast brings a dish to life, and when the best pairing is simply one that cleans and refreshes the palate.
You don't need specialist bartending skills or an extensive drinks cabinet. Start with the dish, consider its dominant flavours, texture and intensity, then use the pairing principles to explore what works for you.
Whether you're preparing sushi at home, sharing izakaya-style plates with friends or simply curious about Japanese food and cocktail pairing, this handbook offers a more considered way to bring the plate and glass together.
Part of The Art of Sip and Savour Pairing Handbook series, Japanese Izakaya & Sushi celebrates sophisticated simplicity: distinctive flavours, thoughtful drinks and pairings that give the food room to shine.
Sip Smarter. Pair Better. Impress Always.
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