Six sweets placed on a plate

There has been a whisper of Japanese confectionery and sake marijuana that has made the maiden mind alive for several years. Is there a feeling that the number of shops that serve Japanese confectionery and sake has recently increased rapidly?

Actually, however, I knew that soup flour and dumplings would be good for sake. So, as if the mariage of cheese and wine amplifies the taste of each other ...

Currently, seminars and events to enjoy the marriage of Japanese sweets and sake are also actively held, and there are many people who are attracted to the combination of Japanese sweets and sake with a visual and visual feeling and are addicted to the mariage.

Japanese confectionery has a long history of Japanese sweets and sake. There's no reason you can't mariage, but you want to enjoy the best mariage because you combine your favorite Japanese sweets with sake.

In this article,

  • Basics of Japanese sweets × Japanese sake, mariage
  • What is the category of Japanese sweets?
  • Japanese sweets should be enjoyed with sweet and dry sake.
  • Best mariage of Japanese sweets and sake introduced on SNS

Introduce etc.

"Marriage of Japanese sweets and sake" Common sense in Tanrei Dry Niigata

It is not the first time for Japanese sweets to marry sake. In Niigata, known for its spicy dry sake, it has always been normal to drink sake with yubeshi as a side dish.

“Yubeshi” is “Reiko” in Kanji. It is a rice cake using yuzu.

There is a history of making use of the characteristics of each region in various parts of Japan, but it has a history of making yuzu, sugar, nectar, etc. from rice that has been lost and cannot be shipped in Niigata Prefecture.

At present, the mainstream is glutinous rice steamed with sugar, honey, and eggplant (may use walnuts). Yubeshi is a traditional Japanese confectionery.

Japanese confectionery using rice as the raw material is the best mariage with sake using rice.

However, beans are the leading role in Anko and Yokan. Can you still marry with sake?

In order to solve such a question, let's first learn about the types of Japanese sweets and see the SNS of those who have practiced them.

"Marriage of Japanese confectionery and sake" Types of Japanese confectionery

The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Japanese sweetsPasteit might be. A refined, kneaded Japanese confectionery with a different design for each season is like a work of art.

Besides kneaded foods, Japanese sweetsSalmon, steamed, grilled, sinked, friedThere are also, but roughly dividedClassified as raw confectionery, semi-fresh confectionery, dried confectionWill be

Sweets

Sweets

The types of raw confectionery can be divided into sinks, bowls, pastes, and steamed dishes. feature is,

  • Contains over 30 percent moisture and has a raw flavor
  • The mouth feels moist
  • Types include sweets, buns, sheepskin with high water content and fertilizer

Among fresh confectionerySeasonal seasonal feelingNot only taste butFresh confectionery such as “Kneaded” and “Konashi” where you can appreciate beautyFresh confectionery "It is called.

What is fresh confectionery

 

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Fresh confectionery is often used in the main confectionery at the tea ceremony (Omosashi), festive occasions, New Years and other occasions.

The difference from ordinary Japanese sweets is

  • Artistic
  • Mimics a particularly beautiful part with natural and seasonal features, and is delicately crafted to create an aesthetic finish
  • Many seasonal items
  • Some shapes are based on Waka and literature
  • Famous confectionery must be ordered in advance

Etc.

MaterialOften used white koji or glutinous rice to “knead” or use “konashi” as doughIt is also a feature.

What is kneading?

 

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It is a method of making Japanese confectionery mainly used in the Kanto region, and features are as follows.

  • Add fertilizer, yam, sugar and ann in the pan and cook while mixing.
  • It is dyed in various colors and delicately crafted.
What is Konishi

 

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“Konashi” is the same meaning as “Konasu”, and it means to immerse it until it becomes soft. This technique is mainly used in the Kansai region.

  1. Mix white noodle flour or wheat flour with 10% and steam
  2. Mix well with sugar while it is hot (this is called “Konasu”)

It is said that the fresh confectionery made through the above process is handled.

  • You can add a color, wrap the bean paste, shape it beautifully, and finish it
  • There is a faintness that melts with hololi with the minimum softness to keep the shape
  • Light mouth feel with minimal elasticity
  • Light taste and taste

In the Japanese confectionery world, it is an important technology that is said to be “one-time Japanese confectionery craftsman”.

Differences in taste between kneaded and kneaded

The appearance is almost the same, but there is a slight difference in taste. If you eat and compare the two,

  • Kneaded ... Since it is kneaded, the mouth feels a little tighter and has the flavor of that
  • Konashi ... Steamed, soft and soft

But impressions vary from person to person. It's also fun to compare eating while drinking sake ♪

Half-baked confectionery

Half-baked sweets

  • Water content from 10 to 30%
  • The inside is like a confectionery and the outside is often dry
  • Momo, moist sweet natto, low-moisture sheep, fertilizer, etc.

Dried confectionery

Fallen

  • Moisture content of 10% or less
  • Wasanbon, Rakugan, sweet natto (low water), rice cracker, rice cake, etc.

Basics of “Japanese sweets and sake mariage”

Sake that I bought because I thought that this sake would go well with this Japanese sweet.

When you actually drink Japanese sweets while drinking, there are things that were different from what you imagined. To avoid such a failure, let's start with the basics of mariage.

Enjoy in sync (sweet) and contrast (dry)

“Synchronization” means combining things with similar taste and fragranceis. Since Japanese sweets are usually sweetened with sugar, Japanese sake also enhances the goodness of each other when combined with sweet things, and unites in the mouth to create a new taste.

"Contrast" is to create a synergistic effect while complementing each other's tastes by combining things with different propertiesis. Japanese sweets are originally mixed with green tea and green tea. There is no reason not to match dry sake.

Practice of “Japanese confectionery and Japanese sake mariage”: Fresh confectionery

Various mariage of sake and Japanese sweets are proposed on the net.

Among them,SNS that is actually transmitted by practicing mariage of Japanese sweets and sakeHere are some recommended combinations that you'll want to try, using the articles and articles.

“Nerikiri” Japanese sweets and sake mariage

 

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“Mariage of Japanese confectionery and sweet sake” laurel wreath “Pure Rice Daiginjo Sake”

For fresh confectionery using white bean paste, marine daiginjo sake.

The gorgeous aroma and sweetness reminiscent of an apple, and the refreshing flavor of fresh sake enhance the neat taste of fresh confectionery.

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So what's good about dry sake and sake when you want to mariage?

“Mariage of Japanese confectionery and dry sake” Hakuryu Sake Brewery “Ryugame Aged Raw Sake Directly Packed”

Aged raw sake makes a perfect mariage for fresh confectionery using cooked yolk sauce.

A mild umami that does not lose to yolksNeatly snuggles up with fresh confectionery and plays a wonderful harmony in your mouth ♪

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Konari Japanese sweets and sake mariage

 

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Sogetsu is a long-established Japanese confectionery store in Kyoto that is famous for its finely crafted soup that you won't find anywhere else. Among many Japanese sweets, the simple “Yamamichi” is a typical autumn confectionery.

Yamamichi is a texture that softens the yokan. The upper part is colored yellow, green and orange and represents the autumn mountain.

“Mariage of Japanese sweets and sweet sake” Mukai Sake Brewery “Ine Mankai”

 

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The sake that marries with the seasonal mountain Michi is a rare sake brewed with red rice by Mr. Tsuji, a woman from Tanehanjima and Inemachi.

Drinking with cold sake is sweet and fruity like wine. However, if you use sake, the taste will come outThis is a new type of sake popular with both women and men.

 

Even though it is not flashy, the sweetness of Michiyama is the best mariage in terms of visual quality!

 

So, here are some recommended sakes when you want to marry Yamamichi with dry sake.

“Mariage of Japanese confectionery and dry sake” 笹 Celebration sake brewing

Bamboo celebration Junmai Daiginjo Koshidanrei

Recommended brands when you want to marry with the dry sake.

“Koshidanrei” was completed by crossing Yamada Nishiki as a mother and 500 million stones as a father."Beyond Yamada Nishiki"This is a new rice brewing suitable for brewing.

The taste isLight and refreshing, yet the taste is plump and soft enough to feel soft and softIs a feature.

The sweetness of Japanese confectionery and mariage will amplify the taste of the celebration and still refresh your mouth. ♪ It is the perfect one to feel the smoothness and delicate taste of sea bream ♪

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Practice of "Japanese confectionery and sake mariage": Fresh confectionery

Fresh confectionery that can be purchased at a nearby store without having to go to a specialty store and can be enjoyed as a casual snack.

The expiry date is about 3 days, and it's perfect for holding a casual sake party between girls.

What kind of sake is mariage on SNS for such casual raw confectionery?

Three-color dumpling Japanese sweets and sake mariage

 

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The three-colored dumplings that represent the crush of mugwort and pink are the spring features that you want to eat under the cherry blossoms.

The dumplings are made simply by kneading the fine powder and sugar with water and boiling them. In other words, tricolor dumpling is simple is best! Is a confectionery that embodies.

It's a plain three-color dumpling compared to fresh confectionery, but you want to marry it with a special sake to celebrate the coming of spring.

“Mariage of Japanese sweets and sweet sake” Takagi SakeConstruction14th Shiratsuru Nishiki Junmai Ginjo ''

The feature of sake using Yamada Nishiki's brother variety "Shiratsuru Nishiki" is fruity and full of richness!Mild enough to drink too muchThere is also. Because it is a simple three-color dumpling with no decorations, it is a mariage with the fourteenth generation!

Get drunk with the arrival of spring under the cherry trees.

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So what brands are recommended when you want to marry with dry sake?

“Mariage of Japanese confectionery and dry Japanese sake” Imada Tsukasa Sake Brewery “Junmai Daiginjo Iwao”

Junmai Daiginjo Iwao

A pure rice daiginjo brewed with classic Koshihikari from Niigata Prefecture, with an impressive drinking comfort.

Marriage of the three-colored dumplings with a simple and nostalgic taste and a strong raw sake with a rice feelIs the best!

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Salmon / Chimaki Japanese sweets and sake mariage

 

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The strawberry and chimaki with the wishes of parents who want to grow comfortably and healthily marry with sake.
The crispness and firm texture of the salmon is a good mariage when combined with a sparkling liquor that has a pleasant stimulation.
Why don't you try it while your child is at school (^^ ;;

“Mariage of Japanese confectionery and dry Japanese sake” 純 Festival “Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling 45”

Daiginjo's refreshing fragrant flavor and carbonated tasteAnd the mouth after eating the taste buds is refreshing.

The richness of koji and pure rice sake is alive, and it's a dry sake that won't lose its strong flavor.
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A samurai festival with top-notch recognition in Japan. Do you know the origin and meaning of the name “Samurai Festival” if you are a Samurai Festival fan?

Well, when you want to mariage with sweet sake,

“Mariage of Japanese confectionery and sweet sake” Houkuro Shuzo “HANABI Sparkling Junmai Sake”

HANABI Sparkling Junmaishu

Sparkling sake with low alcohol (8%) and slightly sweet and sour taste is soothing to your heart with gentle soda! It is a perfect mariage for any of the miso, miso, koshian or simple chimaki.HANABI is well received by those who are not good at sake!

If you are new to Japanese sweets and sake mariage, why not start with "HANABI"?

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Semi-fresh confectionery is a Japanese confectionery with less water content than fresh confectionery. Smoked, grilled and candied foods also fall into this category, and the shelf life is from 3 days to 1 weeks.

Monaka Japanese sweets and sake mariage

 

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“Yumochi Honpo Chimoto” Yasato has a bit of a bell shaped like a bell in the lyrics of Hakone Mako. It is stuffed in the skin of a savory bun made from Hokkaido red beans.

The type of sake that suits Yari's bean is perfect for leaving a little bitter taste after being sent to the throat. Refreshes aftertaste.

The recommended sake is

“Mariage of Japanese confectionery and sweet sake” Kishiroyoshi Honten Natural Town “SEVEN Junmai Ginjo Nakatori”

“SEVEN” comes from the Fukushima original yeast “F-7”.Junmai Ginjo has a mellow taste that combines the sweetness and acidity of the fruity scent produced by F-7.is. The mouth is refreshing and slightly sweet.
SEVEN, which is also preferred by women, exquisitely marries with red beans wrapped in fragrant skin.

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“Introduction” is the second sake that is squeezed out at the stage of “upper tank” that squeezes moromi.

The first sake squeezed is called “arabashiri”, and its taste is rich and powerful, but the taste of the next floor is a mild and mellow taste. The sake is well balanced with aroma.

 

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It can be said that brewer's sake, which is divided into "Arabashiri", "Nakafumi", and "Blade", is made with more time and effort than ordinary sake ...

 

So what brands are recommended for marijuana with dry sake?

“Mariage of Japanese confectionery and dry sake” Kubuki Sake Brewery “Koshiji no Koubai Daiginjo Sake”

Koshiji no Koume Daiginjo Sake

Daiginjo Sake won the gold medal at the National New Sake Review in Heisei 30.Simple and cute design is perfect for Japanese sweets and sake mariage parties at the girls' party ♪

The taste prepared by long-term low-temperature ripe fermentation is soft and gorgeous. Daiginjo's elegance and slightly dry tasteIs a good mariage that enhances the sweetness and umami of red beans.

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"Japanese confectionery and sake mariage" practice: dried confectionery or semi-confectionery

There are Japanese confectionery that can be divided into dried confectionery and half-boiled confectionery even if the same sweet natto is used due to the difference in water content.

Amari Natto-style Japanese sweets and sake mariage

 

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Sweet natto made by simmering sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and beans with the taste of autumn is the flavor of potatoes and beansIs alive. Ginjo sake is recommended as the sake to match because we want to take care of the flavor of the ingredients.

さ ら に,Pure rice liquor not to lose the richness of potatoes and beansThen it is the best mariage.

“Mariage of Japanese confectionery and dry sake” Niigata Meijo “Etsu no Kanchu Ume Junmai Ginjo”

When you put it in your mouth, it goes on your tongue and your tongue with a light and light taste. After that, it is a strange sake that feels thick and thick in your mouth.

A taste that doesn't get tired of drinkingDoes not disturb the taste of Amanatto.

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So how does the taste change if you marry with sweet sake?

"Mariage of Japanese sweets and sweet sake" Echigo Tsurukame "Pure Rice Ginjo Echigo Tsurukame Wine Yeast Preparation"

Junmai Ginjo Echigo Tsurugame Wine yeast preparation

Usually sake yeast is used to make sake, but this is a special sake using wine yeast.It tastes like a fine white wine ... ♪

Fruity aroma and sourness like apples, high quality sweetnessWithout confronting the taste of the material of Amanatto, it will blend into the throat while concentrating on the contrary.

However, please note that if you drink Echigo Tsurugame with Amanatto as a pinch, there is a report that you will not stop pinching the sweet Anatto with its exquisite balance, and you may drink too much!

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Practice of “Japanese confectionery and sake mariage” practice

“Dried sweets” are low-moisture Japanese sweets, such as Wasan Bon, Rakugan, Senbei, Arare, and Okoshi. However, in the Japanese confectionery category, what is most reminiscent of hearing “dry confectionery” is Wasanbon and Ochigo.

WasanbonIs made by embossing sugar “wasanbon” made from sugarcane. It is characterized by a hololi and melted texture and a non-dense and elegant sweetness, and is used as a confectionery at a tea ceremony.

FallenThe rice is dried and powdered, then mixed with sugar and hardened, and its shape is as colorful and artistic as the Wasanbon. It is also used in tea seats, but it is often used as an offering.

The expiration date is about 180 days for both Wasan Bon and Ochigo.

A marriage of Japanese sweets and Japanese sake

 

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The sweet and sweet taste of Wansanbon, where sweetness feels soft when you put it in your mouth and then melts away.

Recently, Wasan Bon, which has a variety of green tea, plum and lemon flavors, is also on the market. What is the sake that perfects the marijuana between Wasanbon and sake with such a delicate flavor?

"Mariage of Japanese sweets and sweet sake" Banno Brewery "Beau Michelle"

Now, what do you think the music for confectionery goes with? Sunny Day Service “Osenbei”? No, "Michel" from the Beatles is correct!

Beau Michelle, brewed by Banno Brewery, is a stylish sake that grew up after listening to the Beatles masterpieces flowing in the brewery.

"Beau" is a French word that means "Karen" or "Beautiful". Beau Michelle is as if it wasBeautiful taste with refreshing sweetness and acidity. The design of the bottle reminiscent of a wine bottle, combined with a sake savvy girlIt seems to become.

Beau MichelleAcquired 1 in the overall category at the SAKE 1 Grand Prix held at Matsuo Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, the god of sakedoing.

Furthermore, because it is low alcohol (9%), it is perfect for “sake time at 3” instead of “tea time at 3”!

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Matsuo Taisha, which is worshiped as a “god of sake” by brewers, has an annual “Sake 1 Grand Prix”, an all-you-can-eat Japanese sake tasting, and will vote for the 1 position ...

Now, what is the delicate and petit-sized Wasanbon and the dry sake you want to marry?

“Mariage of Japanese confectionery and dry sake” Takarayama Sake Brewery “Compare Drinking 7 Book”

Takayama Sake Brewery "Comparing Drinking 7 Drinks Set"

If you take a place in the refrigerator for both the 1st and 4th bottles, you have to drink as soon as possible after opening, but you can't drink at once, you want to drink a little along with dried confectioneryA dry drink that you can always enjoy fresh and fresh.Recommended!

You can enjoy 1 types of sake little by little with the 7 set. The breakdown is

  • KoshidanJunmai Daiginjo
  • Fruity aroma and mild tasteDaiginjo
  • Slightly sweet and a bite to drinkKoshihikari Junmai Ginjo
  • Even if you hate Japanese sake,Ginjo sake
  • MellowNiger sake
  • The taste of rice is deliciousJunmai
  • Authentic school where you can go hotHonjozo

A selection of Japanese sake with a wide variety.

It's super convenient when you want to marry the Japanese sweets you have introduced so far and find your own sake!

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Summary of “Japanese sweets and sake mariage”

Sugar for hangover! Woman speaking with

Would you like to eat carbohydrates and sweet foods after drinking sake or the next morning?

Actually there is a good reason for that.

Not only sake, but drinking alcohol produces acetaldehyde, which is a cause of hangover, but carbohydrates are necessary to break down and release this acetaldehyde.

That's why you want to eat sugary noodles after drinking, which is a lot of sugar.

In order to avoid the hangover of the next day as much as possible, try eating Japanese sweets and fruits as soon as possible to accelerate the decomposition of acetaldehyde.