Rice Wine Vinegar Oven
Rice wine is a clear wine with a strong taste. It can be enjoyed by itself or used for cooking Asian dishes.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time3 d
Fermentation Time3 d
Total Time3 d 15 mins
Servings: 1 Bottle
Ingredients
- 2 cups sticky rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 yeast ball (known as jiuqu)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice with water and then cook in the water.
- Spread the cooked rice to cool on a baking sheet.
- Crumble the yeast ball and sprinkle on the warm rice.
- Add the rice and yeast to an airtight container and place in the oven on low (100-110 degrees Fahrenheit)
- After 2-3 days, the wine will begin to gather at the bottom of the bowl.
- Allow fermentation to continue for another 2-3 days, then strain out the wine and store for use.
- You can let the rice ferment for a month. The liquid will get clearer and less clouded with time.