Amazake is a traditional Japanese drink made from koji. It can be drunk ice cold in Summer, or gently heated to provide a delicious warm drink in Winter.
It has recently been labeled as a super food due to it’s high nutritional content – including complex B vitamins and all the amino acids the body needs. It also contains oligosaccharide, a prebiotic important for gut health.
Amazake
A nutritious drink which can be enjoyed ice cold in Summer, or gently warmed in Winter
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Yogurt Maker
Ingredients
- 1 packet Umami Chef Koji
- 100 g Cooked Rice
- 500 ml Water boiled, then cooled
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together and then pour into a yoghurt maker, set at 60°C
- Leave for 18 hours
- Enjoy!
Notes
Amazake will keep in the fridge for about 7 days or can be frozen for a longer life.
[…] is normally made (see the Traditional Amazake Recipe) by holding a mixture of koji, rice and water at 60°C, but this requires specialist equipment. […]