Description
A highly intriguing beverage that exploded in Xinjiang and is now loved by youth across China. Although named 'Beer (Pi)', it contains zero (or <1%) alcohol. It is cow's milk fermented with lactic acid and carbonated. A refreshing drink blending yogurt's tartness with the roasted aroma of beer malt.
Restaurants serving Nai Pi (Xinjiang Milk Beer)
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Milk
- Lactic acid bacteria
- Brewer's yeast
- Malt extract
- Sugar
Instructions
- [Authentic Production & Differences]
- (Milk Prep) Prepare high-quality raw cow's milk from the vast grasslands of Xinjiang.
- (Double Fermentation Magic) Add 'lactic acid bacteria' to ferment it like yogurt. Then, add brewer's yeast (or special yeast) and malt extract for a 'secondary fermentation' at low temperatures.
- Natural carbonation develops during fermentation (some commercial products inject CO
- Fermentation is halted right before alcohol develops, and it is thoroughly filtered.
- (Flavor Profile) Similar to Japanese 'Calpis Soda' or 'Skal', but the ultimate difference is the roasted malt aroma and a fine, creamy head identical to draft beer.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Refreshing lactic acid tartness、Bittersweet malt aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Mix Calpis Soda with a splash of non-alcoholic beer)
Pairing
Da Pan Ji / Lamb Skewers(All spiced foods)
Trivia
[Trivia] Because Muslims (Uyghur/Hui) are strictly forbidden from drinking alcohol, this genius non-alcoholic beverage was invented on the Silk Road to satisfy their desire to 'experience the throat-feel and refreshment of beer'.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Chill it ice-cold in the fridge and chug it while eating violently spicy 'Da Pan Ji' or 'Lamb Skewers'. The yogurt tartness soothes the chili pain in your mouth, while the carbonation and malt aroma act as a beer substitute, perfectly washing away the oil.
Allergen
Dairy, Wheat (Malt)