Where to buy yezhi near me?

Yezhi is a type of Chinese yeast made from sweet rice and regular rice.

Yes, Yezhi imparts a unique sweet and yeasty flavor to dishes.

Yes, you can. But it needs a specific process and the right environmental conditions - notably warm and humid climate.

Yes, since Yezhi is made from rice, it is naturally gluten-free.

Yezhi mainly consists of carbohydrates, with minor amounts of protein and minimal fat.

Unlike regular yeast, Yezhi ferments and breaks down starches into sugars, and sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, giving it a unique flavor.

Common dishes include Chinese rice wine, sweet rice desserts like Jiuniang, and some types of bread.

You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market, www.sayweee.com.

Yezhi is used to ferment foods, particularly in making Chinese rice wine and sweet rice desserts.

There are commercial yeast options but they might not give the exact flavor as Yezhi.

Yezhi can last up to a year when stored in a cool dry place.

Yes, Yezhi is vegan as it is made from rice and contains no animal products.

Yes, Yezhi is predominantly used in Chinese cuisine.

It's recommended to consult your doctor before consuming anything containing Yezhi during pregnancy due to its alcohol production capacity.

Yes, Yezhi can be used in baking but it will yield a different texture and flavor compared to regular yeast.

Yes, Yezhi is also referred to as yeast cake or yeast ball in different regions.