description Douzhi Overview
Douzhi is a traditional Beijing fermented drink made from mung beans, generally from the liquid produced when mung-bean starch is processed. It has a gray-green appearance and a sour, pungent aroma and flavor that distinguish it from fresh bean beverages. In Beijing cuisine it is commonly served hot, often with fried dough rings called jiaoquan and savory pickled vegetables. The drink is a regional specialty associated with Beijing breakfast and traditional Chinese food culture.
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What is douzhi made from?
Douzhi is a traditional Beijing fermented drink made from mung beans. It is generally produced from the liquid left over when mung-bean starch is processed.
What does douzhi taste and smell like?
Douzhi has a gray-green appearance and a sour, pungent aroma and flavor. Its fermented character makes it very different from a fresh mung-bean beverage.
Where is douzhi traditionally associated with?
Douzhi is strongly associated with Beijing cuisine and traditional breakfast culture. It is often served with savory foods such as jiaoquan, a type of fried ring-shaped pastry.
Is douzhi the same as mung-bean milk?
No. Douzhi is fermented and is made from the liquid associated with mung-bean starch production, so it has a sour flavor and gray-green color. Fresh mung-bean drinks are generally milder and are not the same Beijing specialty.
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