Nostalgia Drink, Shikhye

I previously wrote off the Nostalgia Drink – Soojeonggwa for its failure to deliver on its bogus chunky promise. I shall have to learn to identify the phrase "serving suggestion" in several Asian languages, or at least identify what it is they are suggesting I serve it with.

I'm glad to report that Nostalgia has redeemed itself here with the Shikhye. Shikhye is a Korean sweet rice nectar, usually served with pine kernels or dried dates floating in it and ideally suited to follow greasy or meat based meals. I’ve even found recipes (albeit confusing ones) so a home made version may be on the cards at some point in the future. The same drink is also reviewed here.

Here are the photos:

The Can:


The Pour:


Can Contents


The Settle:

Unlike Guinness it is best not to allow too long for the drink to settle before consumption.

Drink Up:


Chewing:


Remains:

Spoon required at this point.

The drink and the chewy rice are tasty, with a slight twang of the ginger content, and it has a more pleasing texture than the soggy cardboard like Rambutan Juice. Would have been better if it did have some pine kernels in it too, but a good alrounder.

Chunkometer

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Nausea