Rượu nếp

Rượu nếp is a pudding or drink from northern Vietnam. It is made from glutinous rice that has been fermented with the aid of yeast and steamed in a banana leaf. It may be either deep purplish-red or yellow in color depending on the variety of rice used. Rượu nếp is mildly alcoholic (rượu is the word for "alcohol" in Vietnamese). Depending on its consistency, it may be considered either a pudding or a wine. Thicker versions are eaten with a spoon, while more liquid varieties may be drunk as a beverage. Rượu nếp than is a brown-colored rice wine. Many Vietnamese people regard rượu nếp as a healthful food, and believe that it wards off or kills parasites.

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