Shan Niang Jiu (Semi-Sweet Shaoxing Wine)
水の代わりに「お酒」で仕込む！？極上に甘く濃厚な紹興酒
Description
A process classified as 'Semi-sweet (higher sugar)' among the 4 Shaoxing wine grades. The biggest feature is the highly luxurious process of using 'already completed old Huangjiu (Yuan Hong Jiu)' instead of 'water' during brewing (raising ABV to stop yeast activity and leave sugar). Possesses premium sweetness and deep depth.
Classification: Adults, Alcohol, Shaoxing Wine, Huangjiu, Shan Niang Jiu, Semi-sweet, Digestif, Luxurious Process
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How to use
Ingredients
- Glutinous rice
- Wheat koji
- Old Huangjiu(Yuan Hong Jiu)
- Caramel color
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Digestif / Dessert Wine]: After finishing meal liquor (Jia Fan Jiu), drink straight at room temp or slightly chilled like a dessert wine during post-meal relaxation.
- Pair with quirky, rich snacks like crab roe or rich cheese.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Clearly thicker mouthfeel than regular Shaoxing wine、with very strong sweetness and depth like black molasses or raisins
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Dissolve crystal sugar or a dash of black molasses in regular Shaoxing wine to mimic sweetness
Pairing
All Post-meal Desserts / Shanghai Hairy Crab Roe / Nuts like Walnuts
Trivia
The seemingly magical, luxurious process of 'adding liquor into liquor (water)' symbolizes the depth of Chinese brewing technology. Even lightweights can enjoy sipping this delicious sweetness.
Eating tips & etiquette
Looking closely at Shaoxing wine labels, besides the most common 'Jia Fan Jiu', this 'Shan Niang Jiu' is sometimes sold. Too sweet to chug during meals, but exerts supreme potential when wanting to immerse in a slightly good mood.
Allergen
Wheat