Search locations or food
OR
Sign up
Gamju | Local Rice Wine From South Korea, East Asia | TasteAtlas

Gamju

Gamju or dansul is an opaque Korean drink which is produced by fermenting steamed rice with a starter culture known as nuruk. The fermentation is done at low temperatures, and the process results in a drink that is slightly sweet, subtly tart and has a low alcohol content.


It can be prepared with plain as well as glutinous rice. The drink should not be confused with a non-alcoholic sikhye, which is also occasionally known as gamju or dansul.