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Sweet Rice Wine

A delightful homemade beverage that captures the essence of rice fermentation with a smooth and aromatic profile.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups sweet rice also known as glutinous rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon yeast wine yeast or koji

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Fermentation container (glass or food-grade plastic)
  • Cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel
  • Measuring cups
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Rinse the sweet rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Soak the rinsed rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Drain the soaked rice and steam it in a bamboo or metal steamer for about 30 minutes.
  4. Transfer the rice to a large bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
  5. Once cooled, sprinkle the sugar and yeast evenly over the rice. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a fermentation container. Cover it with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel.
  7. Let the mixture ferment at room temperature for 3-5 days.
  8. After fermentation, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into clean bottles.
  9. Seal and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Serve chilled as an aperitif or pair with sushi or spicy Asian dishes.