Dongdongju

Cultural background

A type of traditional takju, it is great to enjoy on rainy days with pajeon. It plays an important role in traditional Korean drinking culture, and it is common to drink it from a bowl.

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Ingredients

How it's made

1. 1Wash the rice clean and soak it in water.
2. 2Steam the soaked rice and let it cool.
3. 3Mix the cooled rice with nuruk and water to ferment.
4. 4Once fermentation is complete, strain to complete Dongdongju.

Nutrition

* Estimated values per serving.

Allergens

A fermented liquor made with rice and nuruk, it may contain gluten.

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