Red Rice Wine & Red Yeast Rice | 红糟酒 & 红糟

Experience the perfect pairing with Ye Traditions' bundle of Red Rice Wine (红糟酒) and Red Yeast Rice Lees (红糟). These two staples, used together in traditional 红糟鸡汤 (hong zao chicken soup), bring the essence of Asian culinary heritage into your kitchen.

Perfect for festivities, confinement, and postpartum recovery - this complete kit has everything you need for authentic hong zao chicken without buying ingredients separately.

What's Included

✓ Red Rice Wine (红糟酒) - 500ml bottle
✓ Hong Zao Lees (红糟) - 380g jar
✓ Complete ingredients for traditional 红糟鸡汤

Why Buy the Bundle?

- Save money vs buying separately
- Perfect proportions for authentic recipes
- Convenience - everything in one pack
- No guessing on quantities

Complete 红糟鸡汤 Recipe (Using This Bundle)

Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (kampung chicken preferred)
- 200ml Ye Traditions Red Rice Wine
- 200g hong zao lees (red yeast rice)
- Fresh ginger (sliced)
- Sesame oil
- Salt or fish sauce to taste

Instructions:
1. Clean and cut chicken into pieces
2. Marinade with red yeast rice for few hours
3. Heat sesame oil, add ginger until fragrant
4. Add chicken, stir-fry 3-5 minutes on low heat
5. Pour in water to cover
6. Boil then simmer 30-40 minutes
7. Add in rice wine
8. Season with salt

Pro tips:
- Use older/kampung chickens for richer broth
- Don't skip the sesame oil - it adds essential aroma
- The longer you simmer, the deeper the flavor
- Add more hong zao lees for more intense color and flavor

About Hong Zao (Red Yeast Rice Lees)

Hong zao (红糟) is the fermented rice sediment left after making red rice wine. It's packed with flavor and health benefits:

- Adds striking red color to dishes
- Imparts earthy, umami depth
- Natural marinade for meats
- Rich in beneficial compounds
- Traditional TCM ingredient

Uses beyond chicken soup:
- Marinade for pork ribs
- Hong zao pork belly (红糟肉)
- Stir-fries and braises
- Seasoning for seafood

Health Benefits

✓ Rich in Probiotics - Double fermentation (wine + lees)
✓ Supports Healthy Cholesterol - Red yeast rice compounds
✓ Boosts Circulation - TCM warming properties
✓ Postpartum Recovery - Essential for confinement meals
✓ Gut Health - Natural probiotics aid digestion
✓ 100% Natural - No preservatives, chemicals, or additives

Perfect For:

- 红糟鸡汤 (Hong Zao Chicken Soup)
- Confinement meal preparation
- CNY celebrations and family gatherings
- Gift giving (complete cooking kit!)
- Learning traditional recipes
- Hong zao pork dishes

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• Red Rice Wine (Individual Bottle) — Need extra red wine? Buy individual bottles
• Hakka Yellow Wine — Add yellow wine for variety in confinement meals
• 28-Day Confinement Pack — Upgrade to full 28-day set with all 3 wine types!
• View All Rice Wines — Explore our complete collection

💡 Pro tip: This combo is perfect for 1-2 hong zao chicken soups. For full confinement, consider the 28-Day Pack!