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Won Mae Recipe

Inspired by Jeju Restaurant
Time8h 20m
Serves10

Korean liquor

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Plum wine, moderate sweet and sour.

moderate sweetness · tart · fruity

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Rice

Rinse the cooked rice thoroughly to remove excess starch. Let it cool completely.

2

Mix Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, water, and nonglutinous rice flour. Mix well until smooth.

3

Add Yeast

Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and stir gently to combine. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.

4

Fermentation

Cover the mixture with a cloth and let it ferment in a warm place for about 3-5 days, stirring daily. The mixture should bubble and develop a sour aroma.

5

Strain the Mixture

Once fermentation is complete, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container. Discard the solids.

6

Sweeten the Liquor

Add sugar to the strained liquid, stirring until fully dissolved. If desired, add dried fruits for flavoring.

7

Bottle and Age

Transfer the liquor into bottles and seal. Allow it to age in the refrigerator for at least a week before serving.

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