Fermented Rice Milk with Ginger
A warming traditional Chinese drink that blends sweet fermented glutinous rice with zesty ginger juice and milk for a comforting, lightly sweet beverage.
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Fermented rice milk with ginger is a beloved traditional Chinese comfort drink, often enjoyed on chilly mornings or during recovery from a cold. It brings together the gentle sweetness and subtle tang of fermented glutinous rice, known as jiuniang, with the warming kick of fresh ginger juice and the creamy smoothness of milk. The result is a soothing, nourishing beverage that feels both nostalgic and restorative, carrying the cozy flavors of home-style Chinese kitchens.
Ingredients
fermented glutinous rice
2 tablespoons
milk
1 cup
freshly ground ginger juice
to taste
rock sugar, optional
a pinch
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare ingredients: 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of fermented rice wine (jiuniang), an appropriate amount of ginger juice.
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Step 2
Mix the fermented rice wine and ginger juice evenly and place into a bowl. Slowly pour the heated milk into the bowl and stir.
