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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Rice
Wash and soak the rice and glutinous rice for at least 8 hours or overnight in water.
- 2
Cook the Rice
Drain the soaked rice and steam it in a steamer for about 30-40 minutes until fully cooked.
- 3
Prepare the Mash
Once the rice is cooked, let it cool to room temperature. Then, mix the cooked rice with barley and optional sweet potato or tapioca.
- 4
Add Water and Yeast
In a large container, combine the mash with 8 cups of water and sprinkle yeast over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Fermentation
Cover the container with a cloth and let it ferment at room temperature for about 5-7 days. Stir the mixture daily.
- 6
Distillation
After fermentation, transfer the liquid to a distillation apparatus and heat slowly to separate the alcohol. Collect the distillate.
- 7
Bottle and Age
Bottle the soju and let it age for at least a week before consuming for better flavor.