Rice wine is typically enjoyed in Asian countries, where people drink it during dinners and formal events. It is also used for cooking and represents an important ingredient for various Asian dishes.
The rest of the world started to catch up on rice wine recently, with the drink becoming increasingly popular in Europe and United States as well. It has a smooth taste while coming with a higher alcohol percentage compared to grape wines.
In case you are curious to know what the fuss is all about, you can find rice wine in almost all major supermarkets and give it a try. But, there is actually a better way to get your hands on some of this intriguing drink. You can make it at home, as the process is a lot simpler than you might think.
To make rice wine, you need rice and a few other ingredients that are usually common in almost every household. And you also need a bit of patience. If you are feeling adventurous, check out how to make rice wine at home below.
Ingredients
- ½ cup white rice
- 5 cups sugar
- ½ cup raisins
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon yeast
Instructions
1. Wash the rice and raisins.
2. Bring water to a boil and then let it cool down.
3. Mix rice, raisings, and sugar in a large glass jar. Add water and give it a good stir.
4. Add lemon juice and yeast and then stir some more.
5. Put the lid back on and leave the jar at a room temperature.
6. Revisit the jar each day or two and stir the rice wine.
7. After two weeks, open the jar and filter the rice wine using a cloth or sterile gaze.
8. Wash the jar, let it dry, and then return the rice wine. Leave it for additional seven days.
9. The wine is ready to be enjoyed after one week. Just transfer it to clean glass bottle, store in fridge, and pour yourself a glass whenever you feel like it.
