Makkoli
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| Makkoli | |
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 A bowl of makkoli |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul: | 막걸리 |
| Revised Romanization: | Makgeolli |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Makkŏlli |
Makkoli, also known as takju, is a traditional alcoholic beverage indigenous to Korea. It is milky, off-white in color, and sweet. It is made by fermenting a mixture of boiled rice and water, and is about 6.5-7% alcohol by volume. It was originally quite popular among farmers, earning it the name nongju (농주 / 農酒), which means "farmer liquor." Dongdongju (동동주) is a drink very similar to makkoli, and both are popularly drunk with the Korean "pancakes" pajeon (파전) or bindaetteok (빈대떡). Additionally, makkoli is used during ancestral rites in Korea.
Commercially, makkoli is most commonly available in aseptic box containers. As it is an unfiltered beverage, it is generally shaken before drinking as the cloudy white portion tends to settle to the bottom, leaving a pale yellow, clear liquid on top.
Doburoku (どぶろく/濁酒) is the Japanese equivalent of makkoli.
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