Rice-based lightly sweet drink using commercial pasteurized amazake. A homestyle take on a drink from Japan, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.
Amazake-Style Rice Drink with Ginger
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Rice-based lightly sweet drink using commercial pasteurized amazake. A homestyle take on a drink from Japan, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.
Prep
12 min
Flavor
Ginger
Serve
Iced
Cooling
10 min
Total
22 min
Yield
2 glasses
Diet
Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups (420 ml)pasteurized ready-to-drink amazake
- ¾ cup (110 g)ice cubes
- ½ tsp (2 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp (30 ml)water
- 1 ½ tbsp (8 g)fresh ginger, thinly sliced
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Instructions
- Confirm the ready-to-drink rice beverage is pasteurized, properly sealed and stored according to its label.
- Stir or blend gently with the measured water and vanilla.
- Chill thoroughly; do not ferment or culture the mixture at home.
- For this original ginger adaptation, add 8 g fresh ginger, thinly sliced to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
- Divide ice into two glasses, pour over and serve cold.
Tips
- Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make amazake-style rice drink with ginger?
Plan on 12 minutes of prep, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.
How should I store amazake-style rice drink with ginger?
Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I make amazake-style rice drink with ginger ahead?
Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.
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