Amazake (Ama = sweet & Zake (sake) = alcohol) is a sweet fermented drink made from water, white or brown rice, and salt. It's not just a delicious treat but also a health booster. My friend gave me this amazake made from brown rice. I usually like to make desserts with amazake. My mother told me that eating Amazake with yogurt improves her digestive system because Amazake is a good source of probiotics. And amazake is also rich in fiber, making it a great addition to a balanced diet!
I would like to introduce my favorite amazake smoothie. This recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to use any fruits you have on hand. I used raspberries in this recipe, but you can put any fruit. You can buy Amazake at Japanese grocery stores and online.
frozen raspberries and lemon
Ingredients:
<Servings: 1>
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
3 tbsp Amazake
1/2 cup frozen raspberries + 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1 small lemon: one of 4 - 6 wedges or 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients in a blender.
2. Process for 1 minute until smooth.
3. Serve immediately.
Note:
- I used frozen and fresh raspberries, but only frozen or fresh ones work well, too.
- You can use any milk: cow milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.
Posted on August 3rd, 2018