Sake pairs well with all types of cuisine — you just need to find the right pairing! You can create simple dishes at home with ingredients you already have in your pantry, like this easy, Japanese-inspired pasta recipe. This hearty dish pairs perfectly with a complex sake that’s packed with umami and a touch of herb nuance.
How to make Aiko Chan tuna and broccoli pasta
This recipe yields two servings.
Ingredients
- 160 grams pasta of your choice
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 dried red chili pepper
- ¼ teaspoon herb salt
- 200 grams broccoli
- 1 can Aiko Chan Golden Canned Tuna in Oil (This tuna has been slowly simmered in vegetable broth for maximum flavor!)
- Shiso leaves and black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil, add salt and pasta, and cook until al dente.
Step 2
In a large pan, add olive oil, garlic and chili pepper and put on a medium heat. Add washed and cut broccoli to the pan and cook for two minutes.
Step 3
Add the canned tuna and cooked pasta and blend well. Add herb salt. (You can use more if needed).
Sake pairing: Chiyomusubi “Tokubetsu Junmai”
Established in 1865 in Tottori prefecture, Chiyomusubi Brewing Company offers a lineup of sake that pair well with its abundant high-quality local seafood. This tokubetsu junmai has a clean and crisp style, yet it offers a round mouthfeel packed with umami and a hint of mint. Its subtle sweetness and hint of spice blends beautifully with cooked seafood, garlic and oil.
