What You Need to Know
Nuruk (Korean: 누룩) is a traditional Korean fermentation starter. It is used to make various types of Korean alcoholic beverages including takju, cheongju, and soju. It is an essential ingredient in shindari and is mixed with rice. Historically, it was used in a variety of provinces of Korea, including Jeju Island.
Steps
- 1.
Makgeolli (Korea): Primary fermentation starter creating milky rice wine
- 2.
Soju (Korea): Base for distillation process
- 3.
Jeonju-style Takju (Jeonju, Korea): Creates distinctive cloudy texture and sweet-sour balance
The Science
Primary Reaction
Amylolytic reaction