Japanese aperitif recipes with Japanese flavours

The end-of-year festivities are the perfect opportunity to revisit culinary traditions with a touch of originality. If you are looking for Christmas meal ideas, a Christmas menu unique or even some Christmas recipes delicious for your Christmas aperitif dinner, Nishikidôri offers you a selection of recipes inspired by Japanese gastronomy. Combining authenticity and refinement, these culinary creations will delight your guests and make your Christmas meal an unforgettable moment.

Why opt for a Japanese touch at Christmas?

Japan is renowned for its culinary expertise, its delicate flavours and its meticulous aesthetic. Add Japanese influences to your Christmas menu and surprise your guests while making the most of refined and balanced products. Whether you are a fan of umami, a lover of contrasting textures, or simply curious, these festive recipes will bring a new dimension to your Christmas aperitif.

Here are our six flagship recipes combining elegance, flavour and festive spirit:

1. Prawn cromesquis with seaweed and black garlic in panko breadcrumbs

To start your Christmas aperitif dinner, these cromesquis combine crunch and melt-in-the-mouth with marine flavours enhanced by the umami of black garlic and seaweed somen kombu from Nishikidôri. These cromesquis are best enjoyed hot and crispy. They are ideal for adding a Japanese touch to your Christmas canapés.

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2. Semi-cooked foie gras, buckwheat shortbread and yuzu jelly

Foie gras is a festive classic, but why not reinvent it with Japanese influences? The richness of foie gras pairs perfectly with the tangy freshness of yuzu jelly, accompanied by crunchy shortbread biscuits made with buckwheat.

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3. Oysters with Tosazu and red shiso pearls

Take your guests on a journey with this elegant and ultra-quick recipe that showcases oysters with Tosazu and red shiso.

Served well chilled, they will be perfect for a light and sophisticated Christmas aperitif.

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4. Miso yuzu gravlax salmon

This reimagined salmon gravlax uses miso for an intense umami flavour, enhanced by the freshness of yuzu.

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5. Teriyaki yakitori with yuzu kosho furikaké

Offer a Japanese experience with our yakitori recipe served with the delicious Teriyaki sauce and the spicy, crunchy freshness of Furikaké.

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6. Crispy miso ramen soup — aperitif style TOP CHRONO

Offer your guests an original and fun experience with this reinvented miso soup, garnished with crispy ramen noodles and delicately prepared vegetables.

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With these Christmas recipes, transform your aperitifs into a truly memorable culinary experience. Find all the necessary ingredients on Nishikidôri and prepare an unforgettable festive menu!

Also discover our selection of Japanese saké to accompany your aperitif and meal!