Sikhye (Sweet Rice Punch, 식혜)
Sikhye is a sweet rice punch with mellow malty grain flavor and a clean finish lifted by subtle ginger notes.
Instructions
- 1
Soak malted barley in 500 ml lukewarm water for 20 minutes, massage, and strain through a sieve.
- 2
Repeat extraction with the remaining water in two batches, combine, and let it settle for 30 minutes.
- 3
Transfer only the clear liquid to a pot, add rice, and hold around 60°C for 1 hour until grains float.
- 4
Scoop out the rice grains, rinse in cold water, and reserve.
- 5
Add sugar and sliced ginger to the liquid and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
- 6
Cool completely, chill, then serve topped with reserved rice grains and pine nuts.
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