Hua Diao Jiu (Carved Crock Shaoxing Wine)
中身は極上の紹興酒！美しい「花の彫刻」が施された贈り物
Description
Not a specific brand or flavor, but the generic term (category name) for high-quality, long-aged Shaoxing wine placed in ceramic crocks 'carved (or painted)' with beautiful flowers and birds. In short, the content is premium Shaoxing wine. Visually gorgeous, used for weddings and gifting.
Classification: Adults, Alcohol, Shaoxing Wine, Huangjiu, Hua Diao Jiu, Carved Crock, Gifting, Aged
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How to use
Ingredients
- Glutinous rice
- Wheat koji
- Jian Lake water
- Caramel color(content same as Shaoxing wine)
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Toasting at Celebrations]: Break the crock's seal (often sealed with mud or plaster), pour out the amber liquor, and drink straight at room temp.
- Display the beautiful crock as interior decor after drinking.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Sweet aroma like raisins from long aging、and mellow deep depth from condensed amino acids
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Content is same as regular bottled premium Shaoxing wine)
Pairing
Banquet Dishes / Peking Duck / Braised Whole Shark Fin
Trivia
Originally, the etymology of 'Hua Diao' comes from digging up the 'Nu'er Hong' crock buried when a daughter was born, and beautifully carving/painting it on her wedding day. A packaging culture packed with Chinese romanticism.
Eating tips & etiquette
Bottles labeled 'Hua Diao Jiu' are often sold in JP supermarkets and Chinese restaurants; these borrow the 'premium image of when it was in carved crocks' for the bottle label.
Allergen
Wheat