Nếp cẩm

Rượu nếp cẩm is a variety of Vietnamese fermented rice wine. It is made with black rice (gạo nếp cẩm), which attains a distinctive deep purple hue. When the rice is cooked or soaked, it is combined with yeast, and it is then left to ferment.

It is also sometimes fortified with the addition of clear rice wine. The resulting beverage is purple in color, and it can be slightly hazy. There are several bottled versions of the drink, but this unique rice wine is also commonly made at home.