Kim Son

Kim som is a variety of Vietnamese rice wine that hails from the eponymous region. The drink is made with fermented rice, spring water, and yeast, which usually incorporates various herbs and spices. The exact recipe and the ingredients are not known, and they are traditionally passed down through generations.

Sometimes, fruits or animals are macerated in the wine, which allegedly provides it with medicinal properties. Kim Son is traditionally fermented in large earthenware jars that are covered with banana leaves. Today, the wine is also available in bottled versions.