Sikhye

Sikhye (식혜, also spelled shikhye or shikeh; also occasionally termed dansul or gamju) is a traditional sweet Korean rice beverage, usually served as a dessert. In addition to its liquid ingredients, Sikhye contains grains of cooked rice and in some cases pine nuts. It is similar to the Chinese jiuniang and Japanese amazake.

Sikhye
Sikhye served in a bowl
Korean name
Hangul
식혜
Hanja
Revised Romanizationsikhye
McCune–Reischauersikhye

It is also a popular beverage in South Korea, often found in the beverage sections of convenience stores.

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