Milk Egg Fermented Rice
About This Dish
This is comfort food in a bowl. It's warm, it's creamy, it's slightly sweet, and it's the kind of thing that makes everything feel okay. I first had this at a Chinese restaurant, and I was skeptical—fermented rice? Eggs? Milk? But it works. The fermented rice adds this tangy, slightly alcoholic flavor, the eggs make it rich, and the milk smooths everything out. It's the kind of thing you'd eat on a cold day, or when you're feeling under the weather, or just when you want something that feels like a hug. It's not fancy, but it's good.
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Ingredients
- Fermented rice (sweet rice wine)
- Milk
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Goji berries (optional)
- Walnuts (optional)
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
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1
Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat. You want it warm but not boiling.
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Add the fermented rice and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
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3
Beat an egg in a separate bowl. When the milk mixture is warm, slowly pour in the egg while stirring constantly.
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Keep stirring until the egg is cooked and forms ribbons in the milk. This should only take a minute or two.
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If you're using goji berries or walnuts, add them now and let them warm through.
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Pour into a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Serve warm. This is best eaten right away, while it's still hot.
Cooking Tips
- Don't let the milk boil. If it gets too hot, it'll curdle. Keep it at a gentle simmer.
- Stir constantly when adding the egg. If you don't, it'll scramble instead of forming those nice ribbons.
- The fermented rice can be strong. Start with less than you think you need—you can always add more.
- This is traditionally served warm, but you can also chill it if you prefer. It's good both ways.
Quick Summary
Heat milk with fermented rice and sugar, then slowly stir in beaten eggs to create silky ribbons in a warm, comforting drink.
