Judy a la Carte: Summer Dinners with an Asian Flair

By Judy Gilliard, “Judy a la carte”

That typical late-summer heat is hanging in the air and if you’re looking for a fun way to counter it, I have the answer--a dinner party with an Asian twist. We are finding that more and more chefs are including Asian flavors in their cuisines and I have followed suit by always keeping hoisin sauce, low sodium soy sauce, pickled ginger and five spice in my pantry of staples.  

A good drink that compliments any Asian theme is ZIPANG, a naturally carbonated Sake which has a sweet, yet refreshingly light flavor. Other choices could include a French Sparkling wine, Louis Bouillot Brut and for beer lovers, Kirin Japanese Beer.