The wave of K-culture is spreading across the globe quite quickly. Nowadays, it is not just about K-Pop or K-Dramas, it's also about K-food. Youth is getting really invested in trying new K-food. This Korean Drink recipe is for those enthusiasts.  

Sikhye

Sikhye is a traditional Korean Sweet Drink. It is also known as Rice Punch. It is made by fermenting Cooked Rice with Malt Barley or Malt Powder. It is usually served cold and especially in summers.

Ingredients:

1 Cup Sweet Rice 8 Cups Water 1 Cup Malt Barley or Malt Powder 1/2 Cup Sugar

Recipe:

-Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 6 hours or overnight. - Put the soaked rice in a large vessel with 8 cups of water. -Boil the water once and then lower the flame and cook the rice for about 30 minutes.

Recipe:

-If you're using barley then wash it nicely and soak it in water for 30 minutes and dry it before using. If you're using malt powder then make a paste with a little amount of water. - When Rice looks cooked, keep the rice water aside. -Mix Rice, malt powder paste and sugar.

Recipe:

Now, put rice water in the mixture and boil it for once then cook it for 30 minutes on low flame. -After a boil, put Sikhye aside and let it cool.  -Serve well with traditional Korean food.

How To Store:

You can store the drink in a glass container and keep it in the refrigerator for not more than 3-4 days.