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Drinks

막걸리

makgeolli · Makgeolli

A milky, lightly fizzy rice wine — strained but not clarified, so it's cloudy and has sediment.

How to drinkGently turn the bottle to mix the sediment, pour into a bowl or cup, and pair it with jeon on a rainy day.

Alcoholabout 6–8% for most bottles

Examples

  • 막걸리 한 병이랑 해물파전 주세요.

    makgeolli han byeongirang haemulpajeon juseyo.

    A bottle of makgeolli and a seafood pancake, please.

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