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1. Ổi Wine
Ingredients: For a perfect, sweet, and aromatic Ổi wine, choose ripe Ổi. Recommended varieties are Găng Ổi or Mỡ Ổi. Găng Ổi has a thick peel but a thin outer layer. It is crispy, seedless, and has a distinctive aroma. If you choose Găng Ổi, the longer you soak it, the better it gets without the risk of spoiling or becoming too soft. The simple ingredients include:
- 1 kg Ổi (Găng Ổi or Mỡ Ổi)
- 3 liters white wine (or sticky rice wine with an alcohol content of about 35-38 degrees).
- 200 to 300 grams rock sugar.
- Glass jar with a tight-sealing lid.
Soaking Instructions:
- Rinse Ổi with salted water to remove dirt, dust, and pesticides. Then, let it dry. Once dry, use a sharp knife to remove the Ổi stem and head.
- Cutting off the Ổi stem and head. Image: Internet.Cut only the stem and head of the Ổi, leaving the peel intact. If you want to soak the whole fruit, it can be used after 2 months. If you cut the Ổi into halves, it can be used in just 1 month. Choose the soaking method according to your needs.
- Put Ổi in the soaking jar and pour in 3 liters of prepared white wine and 300 grams of rock sugar.
- Seal the jar tightly and soak for about 1 to 2 months before use.
Ổi Wine Benefits:
- Ổi wine is a folk remedy known for its digestive benefits, addressing issues like bloating, indigestion, and poor absorption.
- Ổi wine enhances the immune system and reduces cholesterol levels in the blood, protecting heart health. Additionally, the vitamin C in Ổi contributes to collagen production, essential for nourishing the skin.
- Aside from these benefits, Ổi wine strengthens bone density, reducing the risk of bone, cartilage, and joint-related diseases.
- Proper usage of Ổi wine: Consume twice a day, about 1 small cup per serving, during meals. Maintain regular consumption to maximize health benefits.
After reading this article, you might be surprised to discover the numerous benefits of this familiar fruit. We often perceive that items originating from foreign countries are superior. For instance, many people seek ginseng or foreign vegetables pressed into essence. However, next to us exists many natural miracles, such as these delightful and nutrient-rich ways of making Ổi wine for both pleasure and health. So, why not try these affordable and distinctly Vietnamese concoctions, right?
2. Banana Blossom Wine
10. Lychee Wine
Ingredients:
- Fresh lychee fruit: 1kg
- Dried lychee fruit: 0.6kg
- High-quality glutinous rice wine: 3 liters
- Glass container 3 - 5 liters
Soaking instructions:
- Clean the lychee, removing the outer peel to ensure clean hands when handling later.
- Let the lychee dry a bit in a sieve, then proceed to peel the skin and separate the lychee seeds.
- After separating the peel and seeds, rinse the lychee in white wine for 10-20 seconds.
- Place the lychee in the glass container and pour in 3 liters of wine.
- Seal the container tightly and let it steep for at least 30 days before use; the longer, the better, with the best results after 90 days or more.
Benefits of lychee wine:
- Lychee is a nutrient-rich fruit, and when combined with wine, it creates an everlasting lychee wine. Besides its delightful flavor, it helps users improve mood, reduce stress and fatigue, enhance memory and focus, promote relaxation, and boost vitality.
