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Chyang (Rice Beer)

Prep: 30 min + 3-7 days Cook: 30 min Serves: 10-12

Traditional fermented rice beer — the ceremonial drink of the Rai community.

Ingredients

12 cups sticky rice
21 ball marcha (yeast)
31 liter water
41 tongba (bamboo vessel)

Instructions

1
Wash and soak rice overnight.
2
Steam rice until cooked.
3
Cool and mix with crushed marcha.
4
Pack in ceramic pot, seal.
5
Ferment 3-7 days in warm place.
6
Add water, serve in tongba.