Agkud Explained

Agkud
Origin:Philippines
Region:Bukidnon
Type:Rice wine, fermented rice
Ingredients:Rice

Agkud is a traditional Filipino fermented rice paste or rice wine of the Manobo people from Bukidnon. Agkud specifically refers to fermented three-day-old paste made with rice, ginger, sugarcane juice, and or (the yeast starter culture, also known as bubud or tapay in Tagalog and Visayan languages). The rice wine pangasi is made from agkud except fermented longer for at least one month. Modern versions of the agkud can use other sources of starch like cassava, sorghum, or corn. Hot peppers may also be used instead of ginger. Agkud is drunk during celebrations, rituals, and various social events.[1] [2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Sanchez . Priscilla C. . Philippine Fermented Foods: Principles and Technology . 2008 . UP Press . 9789715425544 . 102 .
  2. Web site: How to Make "Agkud" (native wine)? . Mehitenged te mge Menuvu . 5 May 2019.
  3. Web site: Agkud . The Glossary about the World of Food . 5 May 2019.