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Dongdongju
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Dongdongju

Dongdongju is a rustic Korean fermented rice drink with floating rice grains and rich body.

Prep 30minCook 40min8 servings
dongdongjukorean traditional alcoholrice fermentation drinknuruk rice winehomemade korean liquor

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak both rice types for 4 hours and drain.

  2. 2

    Steam for 40 minutes and cool completely.

  3. 3

    Mix steamed rice, nuruk, yeast, and water in a sanitized container.

  4. 4

    Ferment 3 days at room temperature, stirring twice daily.

  5. 5

    Ferment 4 more days and avoid fine straining.

  6. 6

    Strain once through a coarse sieve so some rice grains remain.

  7. 7

    Season lightly with salt and chill before serving.

Tips

Fine straining removes dongdongju’s signature texture.
Refrigeration slows further fermentation.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
172
kcal
Protein
3
g
Carbs
26
g
Fat
1
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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