Description
A highly popular Vietnamese vodka/liquor (around 40% ABV) distilled from yellow glutinous rice. Famous for its distinct sweet, nutty, roasted-rice aroma.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Yellow glutinous rice
- Special yeast(cinnamon/star anise flavor)
Instructions
- (Beverage) *Distilled from fermented yellow sticky rice using special yeast.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cinnamon、Star anise(in yeast)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Rice Shochu (different aroma)
Pairing
Hot Pot (Lau) / Braised Pork
Trivia
Despite being made from rice, it uniquely smells incredibly sweet and rich, like coconuts, macadamia nuts, or brown butter.
Eating tips & etiquette
Aroma is so sweet and nutty; sipped straight/on the rocks, or taken as shots during Vietnamese banquets (like hot pot).
Allergen
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