I came across a recipe that called for Sake and I can't find it in my local grocery store. What is a suitable replacement that I can use?
2006-09-26 18:50:28 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ Susan §@¿@§ ♥ 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Thank you everyone for your invaluabe advice. I was asked by a poster what recipe I was using the Sake for and how much I was using...here's the recipe!
Egg Rolls
Serving Size : 10 (2 per person)
2 Tbsp Vegetable oil
1 lb Ground pork
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 Cup Yellow Onions, minced
1Tbsp Garlic, chopped
1 lb Bok Choy, shredded
1/2 lb Medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
2 Tbsp Soy sauce
1/4 Cup Sake
1Tbsp Sugar
1 lb Fresh Bean Sprouts, washed, patted dry
1/4 Cup green onions, chopped, green part only
20 (6-inch) Egg roll wrappers
1 Egg, beaten
2 Cups Vegetable Oil
1 Cup Sweet and sour sauce (see recipe)
1/2 Cup Mustard sauce (see recipe)
2006-09-27 03:30:36 · update #1
Preheat the fryer.
In a wok heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the pork. Season with salt and pepper. Stir fry for 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add the cabbage and shrimp. Stir fry for 1 minute. Season with the soy sauce, sake and sugar. Add the sprouts and green onions and mix thoroughly. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
To assemble, spoon about 1/4 cup of the filling in a rectangular shape on the center of each wrapper. Fold in the ends toward the center about 1/4-inch. Then, beginning at the bottom, roll up the wrapper, like a jelly roll, using a little of the egg wash to seal the end tightly. Repeat until all of the egg rolls are done.
Fry the egg rolls in batches until golden brown, stirring occasionally for overall browning, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with the two sauces.
2006-09-27 03:31:35 · update #2
You should elaborate what kind of recipe you're using it for and how much it calls for. Do not substitute it with mirin - mirin is sweet, thick sake used for japanese cooking. Another guy said to use really dry white wine diluted w/rice water but that is not a great substitute. A better substitute is a very dry sherry - at least it's more versatile for other uses.
2006-09-26 21:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle T 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot find sake try to use mirin. Otherwise, use Chinese cooking wine or white wine. Look for sake at an Asian store or grocery, Trader Joe's or Cost Plus.
2006-09-27 02:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by just me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a liquor store, or perhaps an Asian grocery store. Geikkekan is the only brand I am familiar with, and if served as sake alone, it is supposed to be served in very small special cups, and served warm.
2006-09-27 01:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by Paul H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try looking at a local wine shop or liquer store. If you can't find it, then use a very VERY dry white wine diluted with rice water.
2006-09-27 03:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by kveldulfgondlir 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chinese Rice Wine would be an alternative replacement
2006-09-27 01:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by jugular_vein 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A chinese or japanese resturant maybe. I'd try a Sushi house.
2006-09-27 01:52:43 · answer #6 · answered by dontcallmepickle 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
wine is generally sold in a liquor store, not a grocery store.
2006-09-27 01:53:21 · answer #7 · answered by Newageseer 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sake has alcohol in it so you have to get it a liquior store
2006-09-27 01:56:47 · answer #8 · answered by dgbrsand1 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can get it at an asian market.
2006-09-27 01:54:33 · answer #9 · answered by ivybenne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋