Mulberry Wine (a traditional Chinese brewing method)

Mulberry wine is a traditional Chinese way of making wine that originated in the southern region. It is a type of wine made from fermented mulberry leaves and has a unique aroma and taste. Mulberry wine has a long history of several thousand years and is one of the most important parts of traditional Chinese culture.

How to Make Mulberry Wine

To make mulberry wine, you need to prepare raw materials such as mulberry leaves, glutinous rice, wine quarts and sugar. The specific production steps are as follows:

1. Preparation of raw materials

First of all, you need to prepare the mulberry leaves, glutinous rice, liquor quartz, sugar and other raw materials. Mulberry leaves should be used fresh, non-polluting leaves, glutinous rice should be used high-quality glutinous rice, wine quartz should be used fresh wine quartz, sugar should be used high-quality white sugar.

2. Steam the glutinous rice

Wash the glutinous rice, add the right amount of water and steam it.

3. Mulberry leaves drying

Wash the mulberry leaves, dry them, and then bake them in the oven.

4.Making Fermentation

Boil the wine curd with water, then let it cool and set aside.

5.Mixing the ingredients

Mix the glutinous rice, mulberry leaves, leavening agent, and sugar together and stir well.

6. Fermentation

Put the mixed ingredients into an airtight vat and place it in a place with suitable temperature for fermentation. The fermentation time is usually 7-15 days, depending on the temperature and the size of the vat.

7. Filtration

After the fermentation is over, the liquor is filtered to remove the mulberry leaves and glutinous rice residue.

8. Storage

Store the filtered liquor in a sealed vat in a cool, ventilated place and wait for the liquor to age further.

Taste and Edibility of Mulberry Wine

Mulberry wine has a unique aroma and taste, and some people think it tastes similar to wine. The alcohol concentration of mulberry wine is usually around 10%, making it more suitable for women and the elderly. Mulberry wine can be consumed directly or used in cooking. Adding mulberry wine to cooking can add flavor and texture to dishes, as well as remove the fishy taste of dishes.

Cultural Significance of Mulberry Wine

Mulberry wine has a strong cultural significance as one of the traditional Chinese brewing methods. In ancient times, Mulberry Wine was an important ceremonial wine used in rituals and banquets for honored guests. Mulberry wine is also believed to have health benefits, boosting immunity and preventing diseases. At the same time, the process of making mulberry wine is a traditional handicraft that represents the essence of traditional Chinese culture.