mikeslag said:Quick question - I don't have a way to steam cook rice at the moment. Would this also work if I cooked it in a pot like I usually do? Thanks!
That's exactly what I did an mine is coming along grand
Also what is red yeast rice??
I think it is discussed already within this thread, but wiki gives a decent overview along with a photo. Your search engine will provide a plethora of info, just let your fingers do the walking.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_yeast_rice
...Sara
I think I got my jars at like Target.
I'm using a 5 gallon stainless steel stock pot with a gallon jug of water on the lid. Same way I make my mead. Haven't had a problem yet. When money allows ill buy a 50lb bag of rice from the local Hong Kong palace and ferment in a brew bucket. One thing I am going to try is lining the bucket with a 5 gallon paint strainer bag and putting the rice in that to hopefully make it a little easier to separate at the end
Yeah I saw some people had some luck with that, I tried my local target today and couldn't find one. Sonofgrok, do you know offhand what they're called at target so I can search their website? My searches of gallon jugs and gallon jars were unsuccessful. Even a brand name would be help.
Yeah I saw some people had some luck with that, I tried my local target today and couldn't find one. Sonofgrok, do you know offhand what they're called at target so I can search their website? My searches of gallon jugs and gallon jars were unsuccessful. Even a brand name would be help.[/QUOTE
Look for a gallon sun tea jar. And I know at WalMart you can find an assortment of glass cookie jars with glass lids plus glass jars and screw lids. Some even carry gallon mason jars. Anchor Hocking comes to mind on the two gallon all glass jars.
Look for a gallon sun tea jar. And I know at WalMart you can find an assortment of glass cookie jars with glass lids plus glass jars and screw lids. Some even carry gallon mason jars. Anchor Hocking comes to mind on the two gallon all glass jars.
andvari7 said:My rice cooker takes about forty-five minutes to fully cook 2 cups dry. If I use wild rice, which I plan to do, it takes longer. I am supposed to fully cook it, right?
Wild rice wine - yeah, I went there.
That's about right for my rice cooker time wise. Mine cooks 7.5 cups of dry rice at one time though. That produces 20 cups of cooked rice.My rice cooker takes about forty-five minutes to fully cook 2 cups dry. If I use wild rice, which I plan to do, it takes longer. I am supposed to fully cook it, right?
Wild rice wine - yeah, I went there.
Leadgolem said:When my large batch is done, I'm planning on adding some bentonite powder to the liquid if it is murky.
Good Idea. I hand thought of that. I think I'll pasteurize then try cold crashing. If that doesn't work ill try bentonite.
Sorry if this has been asked already but has anyone tried this with a basmati rice? I have about 6 pounds on hand and am looking to put it to good use!
My son is going to make this today. How many cups dry sweet rice will we need to fill a 2 gallon glass container? How many yeast balls does he need to use?
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Each 2-ball package weighs 20 grams (3/4 oz)
Sorry if this has been asked already but has anyone tried this with a basmati rice? I have about 6 pounds on hand and am looking to put it to good use!
My son is going to make this today. How many cups dry sweet rice will we need to fill a 2 gallon glass container? How many yeast balls does he need to use?
Ezekielsays said:I've got a test batch with basmati going right now, since that was the rice I had on hand. I can't give a comparison to other types of rice, but it seems to be acting the same. Everything is liquifying and there is a distinct fruity/alcohol smell to it.
Sorry if this has been asked already but has anyone tried this with a basmati rice? I have about 6 pounds on hand and am looking to put it to good use!
saramc said:Used basmati with no problem.
Sticky sweet broke down even easier.
Hint, when straining chill the wine after the first straining. If you can even chill the entire mess while straining it is immensely clear. Four batches under my belt, using double layer of fine mesh nylon straining bags. Crystal clear, cloudy layer drops quickly. Do NOT squeeze or it all clouds.
Sara, I have been working on clearing also. I would love to see some pictures of how clear you are getting yours and more on exactly how you are going about doing it.
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