Sikhye

Overview of Sikhye:

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Sikhye
Hangul	식혜
Hanja	食醯
Revised Romanization	Sikhye
McCune–Reischauer	Shikhye

Sikhye (Hangul: 식혜) is a traditional sweet Korean rice beverage, often served as a dessert. In addition to its liquid ingredients, Sikhye contains grains of cooked rice and in some cases pine nuts.

History

Sikhye is a traditional Korean beverage made from malted barley called yeotgireum (Hangul: 엿기름) and rice. The origins of Sikhye are not clear, but it is believed to have been enjoyed by Koreans for several centuries.

Preparation

To make Sikhye, malt water is mixed with cooked rice, and the mixture is then fermented at a warm temperature. The fermentation process creates a sweet taste. The beverage is often garnished with pine nuts.

Varieties

There are local variations of Sikhye across Korea. The most well-known variation is Andong Sikhye, which is made using ginger and is fermented for a longer period of time.

Serving

Sikhye is often served chilled, and in addition to being a popular everyday beverage, it is also commonly served during Korean traditional festivals and on special occasions.

Health Benefits

Sikhye is not only a refreshing beverage but also has several health benefits. It aids digestion, is low in calories, and is rich in fiber due to the presence of rice grains.

See Also

• Korean cuisine
• Korean tea
• Hwachae
• Sujeonggwa

External links

• Korean Food Guide
• Korea.net

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This article provides a brief overview of Sikhye, its history, preparation, varieties, serving methods, and health benefits. It also includes internal links to related topics such as Korean cuisine, Korean tea, Hwachae, and Sujeonggwa.