When a recipe specifies "sake," selecting the appropriate type can be perplexing, particularly when the choice is between regular or cooking sake. On Sudachi, "sake" specifically denotes pure sake that doesn't contain added salt, distinguishing it from cooking sake. Therefore, if your choice is cooking sake that includes salt, remember to adjust the salt levels in the recipe to compensate. Note that all recipes on Sudachi use drinking sake. For a deeper understanding of sake's role in Japanese cooking, including tips on the right selection and possible substitutes, consult our Sake 101 post, authored by a culinary expert with over three decades of experience in the field.