sweet fermented rice

sweet fermented rice (uncountable)

1. A traditional food of China, used as a dish itself, or components of other dishes, and a folk remedy; composed of glutinous rice that has been lightly fermented with distillers yeast (酒麴/酒曲／酒曲/酒曲), resulting in a slightly alcoholic product. In some regions of China, it is a breakfast food, or desert, or serves as a base for a soup, porridge, pudding; or as an ingredient.

   Synonyms: jiuniang, Chinese fermented sweet rice, Chinese sweet fermented rice, Chinese fermented rice

2. A traditional desert of Thailand, composed of a lightly fermented glutinous rice.

   Synonyms: pang khao mahk, khao mahk, Thai fermented sweet rice, Thai sweet fermented rice, Thai fermented rice

3. A traditional pudding of Vietnam, composed of a lightly fermented glutinous rice

   Synonyms: com ruou, Vietnamese fermented glutinous rice, Vietnamese fermented sticky rice, Vietnamese fermented sweet rice

• (Chinese food): Jiuniang on Wikipedia.Wikipedia