Yesterday was a great day.
Yesterday was pay day.
Yesterday, Kara and I got our Sushi on at CreAsian in Morgan Hill.
Normally, when we go out to sushi, I just get myself some beer or some hot sake. You’ve seen me bring my own wine out to sushi here and here.
But…
Yesterday I was feeling luxurious!
At least… a little more luxurious than normal.
Peep this cold sake I ordered up…
Yaegaki Filtered Sake
Like most sakes that you order up in the U.S., this rice wine was made in America. Now, while some of us may be bummed to find that our sake isn’t Japanese, you should be happy to know that this particular sake was made by Kushibiki Reiko… The first female sake master in these United States. This split of sake cost me eight bucks.
Color: Not much color at all. Pretty clear.
Nose: The nose on this sake is more floral than anything else. There’s tons of lavender here, but it is quite fruity. Think dried apricot and a bit of plums.
Taste: This wine is very viscous and oily on the palate. Again… it’s very fruity. More of those plums, along with a bit of juicy fruit gum. At its core, the sake is earthy and hearty, with just a touch of white flowers.
This is some good, crisp, lively, and exciting sake.
Now, let’s get to the food…
Sashimi Salad
I’ve always been a fan of sashimi. Just give me some raw slices of fish, and I’m good to go.
But…
Sometimes, I want to eat a little bit more than what is offered up on a traditional sashimi plate.
This is where the sashimi salad comes in!
This thing has just as much, if not more, tuna than the normal sashimi plate, plus a ton of lettuce, seaweed, and rice. Add the fact that they give you a huge squeeze bottle of sriracha to go with it, and you’ve got a fantastic bowl of Japanese comfort food.
Man!
I was lovin’ that sashimi salad…
Almost as much as I was lovin’ that sake.
Stay Rad,
Jeff
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