Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Amazake

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Amazake

甘酒
alternative words: Sweet sake
keywords: food
related topics: Sake , Momo no sekku
related web sites: http://www.gekkeikan.co.jp , http://member.nifty.ne.jp/~ogawakz/HBS/method/doburoku_kyouten/doburoku_kyouten.html
explanation: Sweet drink made from mixing steamed rice with a fermentation agent (Kome koji) and let ferment them during about 10 hours to 1 day. It is consumed after diluting with hot waters. Containing few alcohol, children are allowed to drink it especially during Momo no sekku. It is becoming more and more popular due to its healthy virtue.


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