Yulmu Sikhye

Yulmu Sikhye is a traditional Korean sweet rice drink made with yulmu (Job's tears) and malt barley.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Rinse the yulmu (Job's tears) and malt barley under cold water.
In a large pot, combine the rinsed yulmu, malt barley, and water.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
After 1 hour, strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
Return the strained liquid to the pot and add the sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a boil again, then remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, transfer the yulmu sikhye to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.
To serve, pour the chilled yulmu sikhye into individual glasses and garnish with pine nuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder.