Sake (日本酒): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin
Sake (日本酒) is a Japanese food classified as rice wine. Ingredients listed for it include sake rice.
| Name in Japanese | 日本酒 |
|---|---|
| Type | rice wine |
| Main ingredients | sake rice |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- Showing the Japanese name (日本酒) on your phone is the easiest way to ask for it.
- Recipes and ingredients vary by region, shop and household. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm the ingredients with the shop before eating.
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