While the summer sun is slowly setting over here, the Land of the Rising Sun is in the mood for a bright new dawn.
Today's 'World Sake Day' marks the start of the new brewing season in Japan. And to celebrate, Meikel is creating fiery. Don't blush - it's yummy!

MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku - Cheeky Tomato & a glass of Sake - The Umami Fireworks!

He loves food, he loves cooking and he enjoys sake.
Meikel - Graphic Designer, DJ and Sake Addict - tries out, combines and discovers.

This time: A surprising mix of Yoom tomato, watermelon & grilled pointed pepperoni on a spicy dressing of salt, pepper, chili, rice vinegar, olive & sunflower oil, sambal oelek and rosemary - that's it.
Aside: The aromatic, powerful and tangy Goriki Junmai - a sake with a lot of umami. Oily, resinous, smokey and spicy-fleshy on the palate, it is intense in flavour & an ideal companion to hearty as well as grilled dishes.

Culinary conclusion: 'Very intense flavours meet here. Excitingly spicy, sweet & savory. This Yoom tomato in particular, with its own tangyness & acidity, is a great match for the watermelon. And the spicy sauce makes up for it...' smiles Meikel happily.
'Then with this smooth and at the same time very aromatic sake - a perfect combination.
Actually a fantastic late summer dish, but fitting for 'World Sake Day' a real umami firework. You want more, on the fork & in the glass. Really yummy!'

As simple. As good. MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku.
Please discover more culinary recommendations on Instagram with #shizuku_ch and #meikelskitchen or in our section 'recipes'.

September 26, 2023