Description
Traditional white beer fermented using sprouted rice (malt) and yeast by Naga tribes in Northeast India, Nagaland state. Features fruity acidity similar to Makgeolli/Doburoku.
Restaurants serving Zutho (Nagaland Traditional Rice Beer)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Zutho(Sprouted rice fermented liquor)
Instructions
- [For
- Servings/Ingredients] 500ml Zutho (Nagaland rice fermented liquor),
- wooden or bamboo vessels, Smoked Pork (smoked pork spice stir-fry / for pairing).
- Villages in Nagaland state bordering Myanmar, Northeast India. During celebrations/guests, 'Zutho' pots handmade in each home are opened.
- Liquid fermenting crushed sprouted rice (rice malt) adding boiling water with natural yeast for days is cloudy white, bubbling with slight carbonation foam.
- Upon order, scooped generously with dipper including gooey rice components from bottom into rustic wooden vessels like halved bamboo.
- Bringing face to glass, Amazake-like fermented rice aroma and fruity strong sour smell reminding of cider (apple cider) or yogurt pierce the nose.
- Put mouth directly to wooden vessel, slurping 'zuzu' audibly the cloudy liquid.
- ABV ~5%. Rice's rich sweetness and surprisingly refreshing lactic fermentation acidity spread full in mouth, aftertaste surprisingly fruity.
- Pair with Nagaland specialty 'Smoked Pork' or super-spicy dishes using 'Bhut Jolokia (world's spiciest chili)'. Zutho's fruity acidity perfectly washes away intense pork fat/smoke aroma and tongue-tearing heat—ultimate marriage.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None(Acidity/fruity aroma derived from fermentation)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Draft Makgeolli or Cider (as sub for fermented liquor possessing fruity acidity)
Pairing
Smoked pork、Super-spicy dishes using Bhut Jolokia
Trivia
[Hardcore] Unlike other rice liquors like 'Handia', maximally features undergoing same saccharification process as beer using 'sprouted rice (malt)'. Thus, cleaner than mere unrefined sake, birthing apple-like fruity aromas. Liquor loved by tough Naga warriors; even now global tourists gather seeking this Zutho at Nagaland's festival 'Hornbill Festival'.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Drinking] Rub super-spicy Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) slightly on vessel rim, hammering Zutho's fruity sweetness and world's strongest heat simultaneously into brain!
Allergen
None