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Tamagozake (?? or ???) is a drink consisting of heated sake, sugar and a raw egg. It translates as "egg sake", being made of the kanji ? tamago (egg) and ? sake.
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Use as a cold remedy
Tamagozake is a traditional home remedy for the common cold in Japan, however there is no medical proof of its efficacy.
Even though it is an alcoholic drink, it is sometimes given as a cold remedy to children as well as adults, much as hot toddies are used in Western countries.
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Recipe
Like most home remedies, there are several variant recipes for tamagozake, but the basic properties are the same. Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 TBSP of honey
- 200 mL of milk
- 30 mL of sake (optional)
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See also
- Amazake
- Chicken soup
- Eggnog
- Sake bomb
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References
- Toops, Diane (15 April 2014). Eggs: A Global History. Reaktion Books. p. 51. ISBN 978-1-78023-311-6. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ??? (1987). The Practical Guide to Japanese Signs: Making Life Easier. Kodansha International. ISBN 978-0-87011-791-6. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
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