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Washoku is the Japanese word for Japanese cuisine. This blog will introduce Japanese food, the chefs, dishes, pottery, and Japanese culture. All photos are by Naoko Takagi, contributions from other individuals will be noted.

Sunday, February 25, 2018

Homemade Plum Wine (Umeshu)

image by Naoko Takagi
Plum Wine and Shiso

image by Naoko Takagi
Plum Wine



Plum Wine

Making plum wine depends on the quality of the plums you have. There are many other factors that affect the making a great of a great plum wine. For instance, farming techniques, weather, environmental conditions, etc.. When all of these factors happen in just the right way, a superior wine results.


梅酒

梅酒の美味しさは梅の善し悪しで大きく左右されます。梅を育てる農家やその年の天候、環境の変化等全ての要素が梅酒の梅作りに作用します。まさに天の恵みの一滴と言える飲み物です。






Chef: Hirohisa Hayashi
Photos & Text: Naoko Takagi