Rice mash
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This simple recipe will appeal to everyone who appreciates strong alcoholic beverages. Obviously, heating a rice mixture over fire and adding malt and yeast isn't enough. It's essential to have a still, which is now widely available for purchase. The entire distillation process may take more or less time, depending on the season and the main ingredient—some even claim it depends on the lunar calendar. There are plenty of different ingredients used for mash, such as fruits, grains of various crops, or potatoes. However, the principle of preparing the mash remains unchanged. Many people add various flavorings to the final product and purify it from fusel oils. The drink is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Take a large pot. Add water at a ratio of 6 liters of water per 3 kg of rice. Cook over low heat until almost done. Now add malt. Stir well. Remove from heat. Let it steep for 12 hours in a warm place. Place back on the heat. Warm up to 30 degrees.
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Step 2
2. Pour into a bottle. Add yeast. Cover the bottle neck and leave in a warm place to ferment. The mash will finish fermenting within a week.
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Step 3
3. After this period, distill the mash twice. The second distillation will significantly improve the quality of the moonshine. Now that you know how to make rice mash, you have the opportunity to use this simple recipe.