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Cooking sake, called ryorishu (料理酒) in Japanese, is very frequently used. It adds a Japanese touch to dishes and enhances the dish's umami.
It can be used in many ways, in all types of cuisine. Sake used in cooking can be of two types. Sake brewed specifically for cooking, generally containing a very small amount of salt and not suitable for drinking, or standard quality sake.
Marinate meat, fish or vegetables before cooking to make them more tender and flavorful.
Deglaze pans to prepare tasty sauces, such as teriyaki or soy sauce-based sauces.
Add depth to broths and soups, such as ramen or dashi.
Incorporate into simmered dishes such as nikujaga (beef and potato stew) to enrich their flavor.
Substitute for white wine in many recipes (try it in tartiflette, fondue or raclette!).
Deglaze pans or flavor sauces.
Incorporate into marinades for meat or fish to add an exotic, complex touch.
Prepare sauces for dishes such as lemon chicken or grilled salmon.
Add to salad dressings for an Asian flavor.
