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Chum-churum Original Recipe

Name: Shinta Japanese BBQs Chum-Churum Original Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 bottle Chum-Churum Soju (or other mild flavored soju); 1 cup Ice cubes; 120 ml Carbonated water (soda water) or sparkling mineral water; 1 to taste Fresh lemon or lime wedges; 4 slices Cucumber slices; 1 to taste Ice bucket (for chilling bottle)

Inspired by Shinta Japanese BBQ

Time10m

Serves4

Make Chum-churum Original Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Soju Base

1 bottle Chum-Churum Soju (or other mild flavored soju)1 cup Ice cubes

Optional Mixers & Garnishes

1/2 cup (120 ml) Carbonated water (soda water) or sparkling mineral water1 to taste Fresh lemon or lime wedges4 slices Cucumber slices1 to taste Ice bucket (for chilling bottle)

Method

Soju Base

Chill and Prepare

Place the unopened bottle of Chum-Churum soju in the refrigerator for several hours or in an ice bucket for 20–30 minutes so it is very cold. Cold soju tastes smoother and is typically served chilled.

Fill Glasses

Place 1/4 to 1/2 cup of ice cubes into each serving glass (soju glasses or small tumblers). Adjust amount of ice by preference—traditional Korean pours are often served without ice in small shot glasses; for a long drink use ice.

Pour Soju

Open the chilled Chum-Churum bottle. Pour approximately 60–90 ml (about 2–3 oz) soju per serving glass, or pour directly into a shared carafe if serving family-style. If using the whole bottle, pour to serve the desired number of guests (a standard 360 ml bottle yields about four 90 ml servings).

Optional Mixers & Garnishes

Light Highball (Optional)

For a light soda soju highball, top each poured glass of soju with about 60–90 ml (2–3 oz) carbonated water. Gently stir once with a bar spoon to combine. This creates a refreshing, lower-abv drink commonly enjoyed as 'soju soda.'

Citrus or Cucumber Garnish (Optional)

Squeeze a lemon or lime wedge over the glass and drop the wedge in for a bright citrus note, or add 2 cucumber slices for a crisp, cooling flavor. Adjust to taste.

Serve

Serve immediately while cold. Replace ice if it dilutes too much. Traditionally, drinkers pour for one another and hold the glass with both hands when receiving a pour from an elder; otherwise, enjoy casually.