I just found this recipe, which is quite interesting. I too have quite a few alcohols bottles that's left behind. I might give it a try. Wonder too, if Japanese sake would go well with any Asian cooking.

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Chicken with Cognac Recipe

Ingredients:
1 chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces, about 18 pieces
4 garlic cloves, smashed lightly
5 lemongrass, bottom parts only, smashed to release flavors
1 large thumb of ginger, sliced into medallions
1 large thumb of galangal, sliced into medallions
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
3-4 small shallots, halved or quartered
2-3 red chillies
6-8 dried shiitake mushrooms, reconstituted and halved or quartered (optional)
1/2 cup cognac
1 Tbsp salt
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 Tbps dark soy sauce
2 Tbsp sugar (or to taste)
1/2 cup water
2 tsp white pepper
2-3 Tbsp vegetable oil

Method:
1. In a large pot, heat up oil over medium heat.
2. Add garlic, shallots, red onions, galangal, ginger and lemongrass. Saute to release fragrance and flavors, about 2-3 minutes.