Shōchū (焼酎): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin
Shōchū (焼酎) is a Japanese food classified as liquor, soju & shōchū. Ingredients listed for it include barley, rice, sweet potato.
| Name in Japanese | 焼酎 |
|---|---|
| Type | liquor, soju & shōchū |
| Main ingredients | barley, rice, sweet potato |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- Showing the Japanese name (焼酎) on your phone is the easiest way to ask for it.
- Recipes and ingredients vary by region, shop and household. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm the ingredients with the shop before eating.
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