Buzz
Rice water is a widely popular beverage in today's market. Its pleasant aroma and mild, refreshing flavor make it enjoyable for everyone. Originating from Korea, roasted rice water has become a household favorite. Not only famous in its homeland, this drink has also gained popularity in Vietnam due to its delicious taste and nutritional benefits.
Ingredients
- Jasmine rice: 50g
- Glutinous rice: 50g
- Condensed milk: 100g
- Fresh milk (sweetened or unsweetened): 500ml
- Water: 500ml
- Rock sugar: 50g
- Yield: Over 1 liter of rice water
Note: Adjust ingredients based on personal preference.
Steps
Preparing the ingredients. Take 50g of glutinous rice and 50g of jasmine rice, rinse them thoroughly in a colander, and let them drain completely.
Roasting the rice. Transfer the rice to a pan and roast over medium heat.
- While roasting, stir continuously to ensure even cooking and prevent burning or sticking to the pan.
- Roast until the rice dries out, releases a fragrant aroma, and turns golden brown. Then, turn off the heat and transfer the roasted rice to a pot.
Cooking the rice water. Boil 500ml of water and pour it into the pot with the roasted rice.
- Add 500ml of fresh milk and stir the mixture well, letting it steep for 15 minutes.
- Next, bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add 50g of sugar and 100g of condensed milk, stirring until fully dissolved.
- At this stage, you can adjust the sweetness to suit your taste.
Final product. Once the sugar and milk are fully dissolved, turn off the heat and strain the liquid using a sieve.
- The roasted rice water can be enjoyed hot or stored in the refrigerator for later use.
Storage tips and benefits of rice water.
- Storage tips
- Consume it on the same day for the best flavor.
- It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Benefits
- Boosts energy levels.
- Anti-aging properties.
- Reduces stress and aids in better sleep.
- Provides essential nutrients for the body.
- Helps cool down the body during hot weather.
- Improves digestion.
- Rich in starch, antioxidants like ferulic acid, active compounds such as allantoin, and vitamins B, C, and E, rice water has long been used for its cooling, beautifying, and health-boosting properties. Today, it remains a popular beverage in Asian countries like China, Vietnam, and Korea.
Tips
- To select high-quality glutinous and jasmine rice, look for grains that are uniformly round, plump, and shiny with minimal broken pieces. When tasted, they should have a natural sweetness and distinct aroma.
- Avoid purchasing rice that shows signs of pests, mold, unusual discoloration, or excessive whiteness, as these may indicate chemical treatment.
- Do not rinse the rice too vigorously or for too long, as this can strip away essential nutrients.
- Recommended rice varieties for making roasted rice water:
- Jasmine Rice
- ST25 Rice
- ST24 Rice
- Tai Fragrant Rice
- Hom Mali Rice
- Khao Dawk Mali Rice
- Japanese Rice
- Popular roasted rice water brands available in the market:
- Woongjin Roasted Rice Water
- OKF Roasted Rice Water
- Makgeolli Rice Water
