Dayi Yellow Sweet Fermented Rice

Dayi Yellow Sweet Fermented Rice

　　A local name for southern-style sweet rice wine, this famous snack from Dayi, Sichuan, boasts a rich aroma and sweet taste, often served with tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls) or rice noodles. It's enjoyed hot in winter and cold in summer.

　　What is Yellow Sweet Fermented Rice: Dayi Yellow Sweet Fermented Rice  This iconic snack from Dayi features strong local characteristics and a mellow flavor.

　　It is essentially a type of sweet rice wine, sometimes served with sweet red bean-filled tangyuan as a dessert.

　　Two Ways to Eat Yellow Sweet Fermented Rice: One way is to mix the fermented rice with shaved ice, grass jelly, and hawthorn, creating a cold version called "ice sweet fermented rice," which is perfect for summer.

　　Another way is to heat and cook the fermented rice, then add rice noodles before serving. This warm version, known as "hot sweet fermented rice," is ideal for winter.

　　How to Make Yellow Sweet Fermented Rice: Ingredients: Glutinous rice and wine yeast.

　　Preparation: Wash the glutinous rice, soak it until it swells, then drain the water. Steam it gently in a steamer basket, then pour it onto a clean, rinsed bamboo tray and let it cool to about 28°C. Sprinkle the wine yeast evenly over it while adding some cool boiled water. While the rice is still warm, place it in a jar and ferment it naturally for about three days in a temperature-controlled environment. The key to making good yellow sweet fermented rice is maintaining a consistent fermentation temperature.

　　Price of Yellow Sweet Fermented Rice  Dayi Yellow Sweet Fermented Rice is quite affordable—typically around 5 yuan will get you an authentic serving.