It’s Chinese vodka, basically, often made from sorghum, although the production process is different from vodka. It’s fairly difficult to find in the US, unless you go to a liquor store in Chinatown.
I actually started experimenting with baijiu recently, but despite it being one of the largest consumed spirits in the world by volume, there is precious little information about it in english. It has a very distinct flavor and burn that many people seem to hate. I think it’s just an acquired taste.
I’ve seen people put the plums in Shaoxing wine, but not baijiu, but then the Chinese side of my family we’re never big drinkers.
Ok I finally tried the marzipan, it came via slow boat from jolly ol England. It is acceptable. Much better than the other brand. I wish it was milk chocolate instead thought. I am not one of those people who have fallen for the lies that dark chocolate is good for you. I know it’s unhealthy, so I might as well enjoy the taste.
I’ve been meaning to try it since these series of posts, but I kept forgetting to buy it. I was at Walmart the other day, only grabbing a couple of items, and I suddenly remembered. I ran down to the hot sauce aisle and grabbed the Chipotle Tobasco.
Wow, it’s really different. Definitely a smoke sauce. It tasted really great in the chicken soup I added it to, and also the cauliflower curry I added it to. Looking forward to trying it on everything!
