Cultural background
Cheongju is used during holidays and ancestral rites as ceremonial wine, and its clean flavor pairs well with various foods.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water.
- 2Steam the soaked rice and let it cool.
- 3Mix the cooled rice with nuruk and ferment it.
- 4Once fermentation is complete, filter out the clear alcohol.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
No allergen data.
Made from rice and nuruk, it can be enjoyed by vegetarians.
How to order
청주 주세요
Cheong-ju ju-se-yo
Please give me Cheongju