Sikhye (식혜)

Desserts & Drinks

Sweet rice drink — the classic after-sauna refreshment.

Korean name
식혜
Spice level
Not spicy
Flavor
sweet · malty
Vegetarian / vegan
Typically plant-based — one of the safer picks for vegans (still confirm when ordering)
Also written as
sikhe, shikhye, shikhae, sweet rice punch

Spice and flavor are editorial assessments of the standard version — individual restaurants and recipes vary. Ingredient notes are typical, not guaranteed: always check with the restaurant for allergies or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories87 kcal
Carbohydrate16.21 g
Protein1.53 g
Fat1.75 g
Sodium2 mg

Per serving (~150g): ≈131 kcal · sodium ≈3 mg (0% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)

Per 100g · total serving 150g · Official data: National Integrated Food Nutritional Information Standard Data (Korea MFDS) (DB item: 식혜, synced 2026-07-17). Values vary by recipe and portion.

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