Kim Dae-seok's Traditional Sikhye

Traditional sikhye made by fermenting rice in a rice cooker's keep-warm mode, with rice grains floating to the surface for completion

Ingredients needed 8 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Strain the barley malt thoroughly through a fine cloth to ensure a clear final broth.
  • Floating rice grains indicate fermentation progress—proceed to boiling when 5–6 grains rise to the surface.
  • Store finished sikhye in the refrigerator after cooling completely.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to make traditional drinks for holidays at home.
  • People looking to learn how to ferment sikhye using barley malt and rice.
  • Individuals seeking a homemade, chilled sikhye to share with family.

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