{"id":"recipe_5d2944d318","slug":"sikhye-korean-sweet-rice-drink","title":"Sikhye (Korean Sweet Rice Drink)","description":"A traditional Korean sweet rice beverage made from fermented barley malt and cooked rice, known for its mild sweetness and refreshing digestive benefits.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":420,"activeMinutes":50},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g barley malt powder (yeotgireum)","name":"Barley malt powder","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"powdered","notes":"yeotgireum","group":"Malt Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":3,"unit":"l","usQuantity":3.2,"usUnit":"quart","form":"","notes":"divided","group":"Malt Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 cups cooked short-grain rice","name":"Rice","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"cooked","notes":"short-grain or sweet rice; cooked slightly dry","group":"Rice Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"150g sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Finishing","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 piece ginger, sliced","name":"Ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"about 1 inch","group":"Finishing","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp pine nuts for garnish","name":"Pine Nuts","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"whole","notes":"optional garnish","group":"Finishing","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Mix the barley malt powder with 2 liters (2.1 quarts) of water in a large bowl. Stir well and let it sit for at least 2 to 3 hours until the malt solids sink to the bottom.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mix the barley malt powder","timerMinutes":180,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Carefully pour the clear upper layer of the malt water into a rice cooker, leaving the white sediment behind at the bottom of the bowl.","group":"Preparation","title":"Carefully pour the clear upper layer of the malt water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the cooked rice to the rice cooker with the malt water. Stir to separate the rice grains. Set the rice cooker to 'Keep Warm' mode (around 140°F (60°C)) and let it ferment for 4 to 6 hours, or until about 5 to 10 rice grains float to the surface.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Add the cooked rice","timerMinutes":360,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Transfer the mixture to a large pot. Add the remaining 1 liter (1.1 quarts) of water, sugar, and sliced ginger. Boil for 10 minutes. Skim off any white foam that rises to the top.","group":"Cooking","title":"Transfer the mixture","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the ginger. Let the drink cool down and then refrigerate until cold. Serve in a glass, optionally garnishing with pine nuts.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove the ginger","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Ensure you only use the clear liquid from the malt water after it settles for a cleaner taste. The rice grains can be rinsed and kept in cold water to make them float beautifully when serving.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["rice cooker","large bowl","large pot","fine mesh strainer"],"diet":["vegetarian","vegan","dairy_free","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":3,"unit":"l","note":"Approximately 8 large glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Best made a day in advance to ensure it is thoroughly chilled."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep refrigerated in a sealed container.","reheatingNotes":"Traditionally served cold; no reheating required."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_5d2944d318%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=49b0ad3b-c7dd-4533-b16e-b116cdd1fa16","imageAlt":"Sikhye (Korean Sweet Rice Drink) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["sikhye","korean drink","sweet rice drink","digestive","non-alcoholic","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sikhye (Korean Sweet Rice Drink)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:54:41.701Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:54:41.701Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_ca9c87ad67","slug":"injeolmi-korean-rice-cakes","title":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes)","description":"A classic Korean dessert consisting of chewy, soft rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour and coated in nutty, toasted soybean powder.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ca9c87ad67%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=385f6364-55ea-4845-ab94-8ac79d9d42d0","imageAlt":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","rice cake","mochi","gluten free","vegan","chewy","soybean","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_ccccb482e4","slug":"kakigori-japanese-shaved-ice","title":"Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice)","description":"A light and airy traditional Japanese dessert made of finely shaved ice flavored with sweet syrups and topped with condensed milk or traditional ingredients like sweetened red beans.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ccccb482e4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=9bded2bc-0f7d-4a29-a087-57febe37da7e","imageAlt":"Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice) — recipe cover","tags":["kakigori","shaved ice","japanese dessert","summer","refreshing","cold treat"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_fe47d48a74","slug":"patbingsu-korean-shaved-ice","title":"Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice)","description":"A classic Korean summer treat featuring snowy shaved ice topped with sweet red bean paste, chewy rice cakes, and creamy condensed milk.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fe47d48a74%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=26197653-fe28-4705-bcc9-a99fc3eeffb9","imageAlt":"Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice) — recipe cover","tags":["patbingsu","shaved ice","korean dessert","red bean","summer","refreshing","mochi"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4}]}