Yihwaju Recipe
Yihwaju Recipe is a sweet Korean rice drink. It tastes smooth, mild, and a little creamy. This recipe is simple and fun to make.
Equipment
- Steamer
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
- Strainer
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Glass jar
Ingredients
- 2 cups short-grain rice
- 1 ½ tbsp nuruk fermentation starter
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp sugar optional
Instructions
- Wash rice well until water looks clear.
- Soak rice in water for two hours.
- Steam rice until soft and well cooked.
- Cool rice until it feels lukewarm.
- Put rice in a clean mixing bowl.
- Add nuruk starter and mix gently.
- Pour in water and stir slowly.
- Cover bowl with a clean cloth.
- Let ferment for two days at room temperature.
- Strain liquid, add sugar if needed, and serve.
Notes
- Use short-grain rice for best results.
- Keep all tools very clean.
- Do not use hot rice with a starter.
- Stir one time during fermentation.
- Chill drink before serving for best taste.