Having a smoothie for breakfast is actually a great way to start the day. However, has it ever crossed your mind that traditional porridge-like texture drinks such as amazake can be the main ingredients for a gentle smoothie?
Moreover, we can also add some kind of fruit in it. For example, I added blueberries to give this smoothie a sweet, sour and fresh impression. Are you interested to find out how to make a smoothie from amazake?
Keep scrolling to see our delicious smoothie recipe!
About Amazake
Amazake is a traditional Japanese beverage, essentially made from fermenting rice that has been consumed by Japanese people since the Ancient Kofun period (300 to 538 AD).
Written as “甘酒” (甘 means “sweet” and 酒 means “sake”) in Japan, amazake can be literally translated to “sweet sake”. It is generally fermented by using Aspergillus Oryzae or can be called rice koji, which means this kind of amazake is alcohol-free and consumable by every age without any worries.
One glass jar of amazake contains vitamin B1, B2, B6, folic acid, dietary fiber, oligosaccharide, cysteine, arginine, and glutamine, which significantly promote healthy skin and solve digestive problems. It is also such an energy boost to your brain because almost 20% of amazake nutritional components are glucose.
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Amazake Smoothie Recipe
Amazake Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 250 ml Amazake
- 300 ml Soy milk
- 100 gr Frozen blueberries
- 1 tsp Rice vinegar
- Ice as you like
Instructions
- Add the blueberry, and scoop it into a blender.
- Add amazake, soy milk, and ice into the blender. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Transfer the smoothie into a glass. Enjoy immediately or enjoy as to go breakfast!
Notes
Amazake Product Recommendations
A handmade amazake made at a factory in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, using only organic rice from California. This amazake is made with the traditional method by using only rice without using any sweeteners such as sugar. JAS organic certified and FDA certified.
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Organic Amazake Drink from Fermented White Rice and Koji 300g (10.5oz) – Non Alcoholic, Made in Japan, by Kawashimaya (Pack of 3)
Enjoy the 100% organic Amazake drink made with a traditional method in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Taste the authentic, naturally sweet flavor from rice koji with a hint of rice grains. This Amazake is non-alcoholic and sugar-free, so it’s also safe for people of all ages.
