African wild rice, a staple in many African diets, is prized for its nutty flavor and hearty texture. This traditional grain is versatile, adding depth to a variety of dishes from savory pilafs to ...

Here are some hot beverages Japanese enjoy in winter. Umeshu or plum wine is served warmly during home gatherings or traditional Japanese taverns (izakaya). It is a ...

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Sake, a traditional rice wine known as nihonshu, ranks as one of Japan's most famous exports alongside sushi. The drink, which is slightly yellow in colour, is usually about 15 per cent alcohol by ...

A ceremony to distribute traditional round rice cakes was held on Monday at Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan. The castle is designated as a national treasure. Eleven members of the ...

"We deeply apologize for the incident involving damage to cultural property during filming at Byeongsan Seowon in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do," KBS said as quoted by Allkpop, on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Sake, the traditional rice wine also known as nihonshu, today ranks alongside sushi as one of Japan’s most famous exports. The mild, yellowish wine, which is usually around 15 per cent alcohol ...

Alongside the Ivorian dish, UNESCO recognised 10 other cultural meals or drinks, including Japanese sake, a traditional rice wine; and Caribbean cassava bread eaten by Indigenous communities.

Further, dealcoholized rice wine can cause the death of gastric cancer cells in mice was found by Korean Food Research Institute [10]. Several traditional fermentation methods from Asia and Africa ...