Tam purchased this 1L bottle assuming it was cooking oil; only to discover it is Sake (pronounced sah-kee) is a Japanese wine made from fermented rice! From my first sniff I thought Apple Cider Vinegar...to which I found a use thereof for killing weeds in the garden. I had'nt quite culminated to the point of use when discovered it is Japanese SAKE :)

It's made in a fashion similar to beer but uses rice in place of barley (which is fermented to make beer). Sake-brewers add malt, yeast, and water to steamed rice, and allow the mixture to ferment to convert the starch in the rice into alcohol.

The result is a light-yellow liquid with a slightly sweet taste that can be enjoyed hot or cold. Depending on the brand, sake's alcohol content can range from 12% to 16%.

While sake is widely used as a beverage, it is also commonly used in Japanese cooking, usually in sauces or marinades. I have found an alternate usage thereof :-)