The cold winter is here, and our bodies need more energy and nutrients to stay warm and healthy. At this time, we can nourish our bodies with the help of some traditional delicacies left by our ancestors. Today, I'm going to introduce a delicacy that is perfect for cold weather – glutinous rice sake brewing.
Glutinous rice sake brewing is a delicacy made by fermenting glutinous rice and koji, which has a unique taste and rich nutritional value. In the cold winter months, moderate consumption of glutinous rice wine can help us increase the energy and heat of the body, while promoting blood circulation and relieving the discomfort of cold hands and feet.
The process of making glutinous rice sake is not complicated, it only requires mixing glutinous rice and koji together in a certain ratio and placing them in an airtight container for fermentation. During the fermentation process, koji metabolizes the starch in glutinous rice into sugar, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide. After a period of fermentation, the glutinous rice sake brews will become sweet and delicious.
In order to make the taste of glutinous rice wine more rich, we can add some ingredients such as red dates and wolfberries in the production process, which can not only increase the nutritional value, but also add a sweet taste to the glutinous rice wine. In addition, it is important to maintain the right temperature and humidity when making glutinous rice sake to promote fermentation.
In addition to the simplicity of the production process, glutinous rice sake brewing is also rich in nutritional value. It is rich in nutrients such as sugars, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, which can provide energy and nutrients to the human body. In addition, glutinous rice wine also has the effects of invigorating blood, warming the body, and replenishing blood, which is especially suitable for female friends.
There are many ways to make glutinous rice sake, and different places and families may have different ways to make it. Here is a simple way to make glutinous rice sake.
First, prepare 500 grams of glutinous rice, wash it 4-5 times repeatedly, then add 320 grams of water and put it in the rice cooker to cook the rice mode. In the meantime, prepare 500 grams of boiling water and let it cool for later use. When the glutinous rice is cooked, beat it with a rice spoon and cool it down to below 35 degrees Celsius, then add 23 grams of sweet wine koji and 500 grams of cool white boiled water and mix well. Next, use a rolling pin to make a hole in the middle of the glutinous rice sake to facilitate the subsequent servicing. Finally, wrap the whole glutinous rice sake brew in plastic wrap and put it in a warm place to ensure that the temperature is around 30 degrees Celsius, and after about 3-4 days, the glutinous rice sake will be brewed.
In addition to glutinous rice wine, there is also a traditional delicacy that is perfect for cold weather consumption is eggs stuffed with brown sugar wine. Eggs stuffed with brown sugar and wine not only have the effect of warming the uterus and driving away cold, nourishing and nourishing the skin, but also can warm from head to toe. The preparation of this dish is also very simple. First of all, boil the eggs, then boil the dumplings and red dates in boiling water, cook until the dumplings float, then add the boiled eggs, brown sugar, and wolfberries in turn, and finally pour in the liquor, and cook for another two minutes. This dish is not only delicious, but it is also very beneficial for female friends.
Overall, glutinous rice sake brewing is a traditional delicacy that is perfect for cold weather consumption, and is not only simple to make, but also nutritious and has a variety of benefits. It not only allows us to increase the heat and energy in the body during the cold winter months, promote blood circulation, but also relieve the discomfort of cold hands and feet. If you haven't tried glutinous rice sake yet, you might as well make it yourself during the cold winter months, and you'll be captivated by its deliciousness and nutrition. Let's enjoy the happiness of warmth and nourishment by eating glutinous rice sake brewing in this cold winter!