Pumpkin Sikhye (Sweet Pumpkin Rice Drink) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Pumpkin sikhye is a traditional drink made by fermenting mature pumpkin with malted barley.
Pumpkin sikhye is a traditional drink made by fermenting mature pumpkin with malted barley. It has a gentle pumpkin aroma and a soft sweetness, and is lovely served cold after a meal or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Drinks & tea · 240 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 956.5g serving): 344 kcal · protein 7.4g · carbohydrate 75.3g · fat 2.2g · sodium 4.8mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: How quickly the rice grains float can depend on the temperature of your rice cooker, so start checking after 3 hours.
Tips: Mash the pumpkin until smooth for a silky drink, or leave some chunks for a little texture.
Tips: Let the malted barley water sit briefly so the powder settles, then use only the clear liquid for a smoother texture.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Ripe pumpkin — 150 g
- Malted barley powder — 30 g
- Rice — 50 g
- Sugar — 25 g
- Water — 700 ml
- Pine nuts — 3 pc