Directions

Cook the rice:

1. Measure one cup of rice. Rinse rice and drain the water. Place rinsed rice in the pot. Add water (360ml) and close the lid.

2. Select “Rice” and then “Start” on the Instant Pot (Auto rice cooking). Make sure that the “Keep warm” setting is off at this point.

Cool down the cooked rice:

1. After the rice is cooked, wait until the pressure is released.
   **The cooked rice is too hot to make the Amazake at this point. 

2. Adding water (270ml) to the cooked rice.

   

3. Mixing them well.

   

4. Bring down the temperature to under 150°F (65°C).

   

Mixing koji:

1. Once the temperature becomes between 150°F (65°C) and 140°F (60°C), add Koji (250g). Please remember!!! Do not exceed 158°F (70°C) during this process.

   

2. Then mix it again.

   

Close the lid and keep warm for 8-10 hours:

1. Close the lid.

2. Instant pot WITH custom temperature setting (such as Duo Evo Plus, Max, and Ultra): Set the temperature to “138°F (58°C)” and turn on “Keep warm” for 8-10 hours.Check the temperature of the mixture every 2-3 hours and stir.

   

3. Instant pot WITHOUT custom temperature setting: Select “Less” for “Keep Warm”. And then turn on “Keep Warm” for 8-10 hours.Check the temperature of the mixture every 2-3 hours and stir.

   

4. The temperature goal is for the mixture temperature to be somewhere between 132°F - 145°F (55°C - 63°C). If the temperature is too high (or too low), increase (or decrease) the temperature one or a couple of degrees.

Conclude the fermentation and your Amazake!

1. Once it is finished fermenting, transfer the Amazake to a clean container. Then store it in refrigerator or in the freezer. Enjoy within a week when stored in the refrigerator, or store in the freezer for a few months.