Spring Rolls & Sake
With the growing popularity of Japanese steakhouses and sushi restaurants, America is coming to know the Japanese rice wine called sake (for more about sake, read below). Just like you try to match wine characteristics with food characteristics to create a good pair, the same is true for sake. However, sake is deceivingly complex and its flavors and fragrances are more subtle than overt. So a good rule is to match sake with moderately flavored fish and vegetables. Try pairing this appetizer recipe for Spring Rolls (a smaller more delicate version of an egg roll) http://chinesefood.about.com/library/blrecipe267.htm with Fu-ki Plum Sake ($12.99). Or carry out from your favorite Asian restaurant and give sake from LW a try.
