How to Make Rice Wine

Rice wine is an alcoholic drink that has been consumed in Asia for hundreds of years. It is also a popular choice for cooking in many Asian dishes. Making rice wine at home takes several days but is a very straight forward process. Follow these steps to learn how to make rice wine.

• - 4 cups (32oz) of glutinous rice
• - 1 tsp. (5ml) of all purpose flour
• - 1/4 of a Chinese yeast ball
• - Hot water

• Steps

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     Put 4 cups (32oz) of glutinous rice ( gạo nếp0 into a 3-quart (2.9 liter) saucepan (cái chảo, chái xoong) .
     

     • Glutinous rice can be found in the Asian aisle of some grocery stores, Asian markets or specialty stores.
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     Cover the rice with hot water and let it soak( ngâm)  for 1 hour.
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     Drain (làm ráo ) the rice through a strainer ( nồi lọc) .
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     Put the drained rice into a double-boiler with a lid ( nắp, vung)  or a steamer pan.
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     Steam the rice for 25 minutes.
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     Drain again and rinse ( rửa)  your steamed rice with warm water.
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     Return the rice to your 3 quart (2.9 liter) saucepan.
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     Crumble ( dã nát, đập vụn)  1/4 of a Chinese yeast ball ( men)  into a bowl.
     

     • A Chinese yeast ball can be found in the Asian aisle of some grocery stores, Asian markets or specialty stores.
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     Mix the crumbled yeast with 1 tsp. (5ml) of all purpose flour.
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      Add the yeast mixture to the warm rice and stir.
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      Push the rice evenly against the sides of the pan, leaving a well in the middle.
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      Cover the pan with plastic wrap.
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      Place the pan lid over the plastic.
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      Wrap the pan in a heavy towel and place it in a warm place like a water-heater closet.
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      Allow to stand for 4 to 5 days.
      

      • After 4 to 5 days, the well you made should be full of liquid. If it's not, allow it to sit for a few more days or until the well is full.
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      Spoon ( múc ) the rice into a cheesecloth ( vãi mỏng)  and squeeze (vắt) the liquid into a jar.
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      Pour (rót, đổ, trút))  the rest of clear liquid to the jar, put the lid on and refrigerate (làm lạnh) . This is your homemade rice wine.
      

      • The remaining mashed rice is called wine lees and can be used for a condiment.
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      Finished.
  19. source: wikihow.com

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