(Baonghean.vn) - Sticky rice wine is a type of wine that has existed for a long time in the Thai ethnic community. In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), villages throughout the Thai community begin the season of brewing and processing sticky rice wine. This type of wine is now not only consumed within the Thai community but has also become a popular consumer product.
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| These days, almost every Thai family is preparing to make glutinous rice wine to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year). In the photo: Mrs. Luong Thi Son (Hoa Bac Hamlet – Hoa Binh Town – Tuong Duong District) making wine for Tet. |
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| Purple sticky rice wine is made from a traditional type of purple sticky rice grown in the upland fields of the Thai people. |
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| Black glutinous rice is steamed until cooked. |
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| The yeast used for brewing is a traditional sweet leaf yeast. |
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| After the yeast is finely ground, sprinkle it on top and mix well with the steamed glutinous rice. |
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| With glutinous rice wine, the longer it's aged, the better the quality. In fact, it only takes 4 days to produce the wine. |
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| There are two ways to use the rice wine: squeeze out the liquid to drink, or use both the liquid and the rice pulp to eat and drink at the same time. |
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| This liquor, after being pressed, has a beautiful red color and a strong aroma. |
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| This type of wine is favored by Thai women because it is light and fragrant, and good for skincare. |
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| Purple sticky rice wine is still widely sold in Hoa Binh town (Tuong Duong district) for Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations at 100,000 VND per liter. |
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| Every day, the Thai New Year's feast cannot be without glutinous rice wine, dried beef, and sausages. |
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