Sake pairs well with all types of cuisine — you just need to find the right pairing! You can create simple dishes at home with ingredients you already have in your pantry, like this easy, Japanese-inspired pasta recipe. This hearty dish pairs perfectly with a complex sake that’s packed with umami and a touch of herb nuance.

How to make Aiko Chan tuna and broccoli pasta

This recipe yields two servings.

Ingredients

• 160 grams pasta of your choice
• 6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 dried red chili pepper
• ¼ teaspoon herb salt
• 200 grams broccoli
• 1 can Aiko Chan Golden Canned Tuna in Oil (This tuna has been slowly simmered in vegetable broth for maximum flavor!)
• Shiso leaves and black pepper (optional)

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil, add salt and pasta, and cook until al dente.

Step 2

In a large pan, add olive oil, garlic and chili pepper and put on a medium heat. Add washed and cut broccoli to the pan and cook for two minutes.

Step 3

Add the canned tuna and cooked pasta and blend well. Add herb salt. (You can use more if needed).

Sake pairing: Chiyomusubi “Tokubetsu Junmai”

Established in 1865 in Tottori prefecture, Chiyomusubi Brewing Company offers a lineup of sake that pair well with its abundant high-quality local seafood. This tokubetsu junmai has a clean and crisp style, yet it offers a round mouthfeel packed with umami and a hint of mint. Its subtle sweetness and hint of spice blends beautifully with cooked seafood, garlic and oil.