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Shochu

N/A (Distilled Spirit) Allergen-Free
Shochu

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian (Japanese)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Rice, Barley, Sweet Potato, Buckwheat

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Shochu ?

A versatile Japanese distilled spirit, typically made from rice, barley, sweet potatoes, or buckwheat, enjoyed neat or mixed.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Shochu ?

Le/La/L'Shochu a un goût sweet, umami, earthy, mildly fruity avec des arômes faintly sweet, graiiny, earthy.

Taste
Sweet, Umami, Earthy, Mildly Fruity
Texture
Smooth, Clean, Light-bodied
Aroma
Faintly sweet, Graiiny, Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 30ml (1 fl oz)
Calories170 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium0 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium0 mg

Le secret du chef

Use lighter shochu in cooking to deglaze pans or infuse subtle umami without overpowering.

Substituts & Proportions pour Shochu

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Shochu est Soju, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Korean spirit, similar light body and versatility, often lower ABV.

Substituts pour Shochu avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Soju Meilleur 1:1 Korean spirit, similar light body and versatility, often lower ABV.
Vodka 1:1 Neutral spirit, good for cocktails where the Shochu flavor isn't paramount.
Gin 1:1 For herbal or aromatic notes, especially with botanically rich Shochu.
Awamori 1:1 Okinawan spirit, similar but exclusively made from long-grain indica rice.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Shochu

Look for honkaku (single distillation) for higher quality and complexity.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Shochu ?

  • Izakaya foods
  • grilled fish
  • sashimi
  • yakitori
  • ramen.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Shochu ?

Sweet|Umami|Earthy|Mildly Fruity Faintly sweet|Graiiny|Earthy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Shochu ?

Le meilleur substitut est Soju (1:1). Korean spirit, similar light body and versatility, often lower ABV.

Comment choisir et conserver le Shochu ?

Look for honkaku (single distillation) for higher quality and complexity.

Ingrédients Alcoholic Beverage associés

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