A Japanese rice wine with a history as complex as wine from grapes, sake balances sweetness, acidity, saltiness, bitterness and umami. While you can find sake in liquor stores these days, it often comes in large, unwieldy bottles that are impossible to get through and spoil quickly.
This cooking sake, on the other hand is salted, so while it isn’t meant for drinking, it’s incredibly convenient to have on hand in your pantry. It’s small enough not to take up space and it’s also not made with preservatives, like many grocery store “cooking wines.” It is the perfect answer for the spontaneous cooking of your favorite Japanese recipes.