As part of a kaiseki menu at the Japanese Embassy in Canberra, chef Mr Shioi takes inspiration from the seasons by recreating autumn foliage with this beautiful dish.Drink match Sun Masamune Go-Shu Blue Junmai Ginjo Sake, Penrith, NSW
Here, we’re looking for a drink that can let the delicate flavours shine. It should be able to hint at the sweet nuttiness of the chestnut, while also cleaning the palate after the crunch of the fried noodles and meringue. Time to turn to Australia’s small but prospering sake industry. Based near the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Sun-Masamune have been producing sake from high-quality Australian rice and natural water for more than 15 years. The most readily available is their Go-Shu Blue sake, which is a good place to start: dry, smooth and with a nice interplay of sweet and savoury flavours.
-Dan Coward