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Somaek
By Groceree
Also known as Soju Bomb
A shot of soju poured into a glass of light Korean lager, often dropped in, shot glass and all, then stirred with a chopstick until it foams. The drink at every Korean barbecue and after-work dinner.
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- Servings
- 1 servings
- Prep
- 1 min
- Total
- 1 min
Ingredients
- soju50 ml
lager200 ml
Instructions
- 01
Pour the into a chilled glass, about two-thirds full.
- 02
Add the — about one part to three or four parts beer, adjusted to taste.
- 03
Stir hard with a chopstick, or tap the glass sharply with a spoon so it foams up.
- 04
Drink straight away.
Notes
- Everything should be ice cold.
- Korean etiquette: pour for others, never for yourself, and turn away from elders when drinking.
- Drink responsibly — somaek goes down easily.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 140 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbs
- 10 g
- Fat
- 0 g
Estimated from the ingredients.
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