Japanese · drink
Amazake (甘酒)
Amazake (甘酒) reads allium 5.7, warm spice 4.0 and floral 2.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Japanese drink, about 10 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 6.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Allium 5.7 · Warm Spice 4.0 · Floral 2.4 · Herbaceous 1.6 · Umami 1.0 · Sweetness 1.0 · Earthy 0.6 · Richness 0.6 · Nutty 0.6 · Funk & Ferment 0.5
What's in it (4)
- 1 cup cooked short-grain rice
- 1 cup koji rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
Time & effort: about 10 hr (5 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 163.2 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 0.8 g fat, 35.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix warm cooked rice with koji at about 60 degrees C in an insulated container or rice cooker on the warm setting.
- Hold at 55 to 60 degrees C for 8 to 10 hours until the mixture becomes sweet and porridge-like.
- Blend smooth if desired, heat gently, and serve warm with a grating of fresh ginger.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.