Sikhye

Sikhye (also shikhye or shikeh written, in part, also known as dansul or gamju ) is a traditional sweet rice drink from Korea, which is usually served as a dessert. In addition to its liquid ingredients, Sikhye often contains cooked rice grains and sometimes pine nuts.

Sikhye is prepared by Malzwasser is poured over cooked rice. In about 65 ° C Malzwasser hot, the rice is soaked to appear first rice grains on the surface. The liquid is then carefully sieved and boiled with sugar again. Often ginger or jujube still be added to vary the flavor. The drink is served chilled.

In South Korea and in Korean grocery stores all over the world, Sikhye is ready to drink in cans or plastic bottles and is sold with a base set of gekocktem rice. Even cooked Sikhye is served in Korean restaurants often after eating.

There are several regional variations of the drink. In the area around Andong example, Sikhye is prepared with radish, carrot and red chili powder and then fermented for several days. While sugared Sikhye love drinking it for dessert, Sikhye from Andong is often attributed to a digestive effect.

Name

Sikhye ( 식혜 ;食 醯) is also called dansul ( 단술 ) or gamju ( 감주 ;甘 酒) refers. Both names mean " sweet wine. " However, there is danger of confusion, since gamju called a weakly alcoholic rice drink ..

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