Fermented rice is a familiar dish during the Dragon Boat Festival, but the fermentation process produces alcohol, which can lead to the detection of alcohol in a driver's breath.
Today, June 19th (the 5th day of the 5th lunar month), Hanoi's traditional markets were bustling from early morning, with many items for the Dragon Boat Festival offerings selling well.
As the Dragon Boat Festival (the 5th day of the 5th lunar month) approaches, people in Phu Thuong village, Hanoi, are busy cooking glutinous rice wine day and night to meet market demand.
Fermented sticky rice contains many vitamins and beneficial bacteria for the gut, but experts warn that certain groups of people should absolutely avoid eating it to prevent harm to their health.
Fermented sticky rice contains a low amount of alcohol, but if consumed in excess or on an empty stomach, the eater may become intoxicated and have their blood alcohol level detected during traffic checks by police.
According to folk beliefs, this morning, May 31st (May 5th in the lunar calendar), is the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Festival for Killing Insects. Hanoians are busy shopping from early morning, leading to a "bumper harvest" of many goods.
The people of Phu Thuong sticky rice village (Tay Ho district, Hanoi) are busy cooking and fermenting glutinous rice wine to sell in time for the Dragon Boat Festival (the 5th day of the 5th lunar month).
As the Dragon Boat Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month) approaches, people in Phu Thuong village (Tay Ho district, Hanoi) are busy day and night brewing glutinous rice wine to sell on the market.
From 5 am onwards, many Hanoians went to the market to buy sticky rice cakes, glutinous rice wine, fresh flowers, fruits, etc., to offer as sacrifices for the Dragon Boat Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month), creating a very lively atmosphere.
The process of making glutinous rice wine for the Dragon Boat Festival involves many elaborate and meticulous steps, from selecting the glutinous rice to steaming it twice and fermenting it for 3-5 days before the final product is ready.
As the Dragon Boat Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month) approaches, people in Phu Thuong sticky rice village (Tay Ho district, Hanoi) are busy day and night preparing sticky rice wine to supply the market.
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