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Sato, Isan's sticky-rice drink

Sato is a traditional fermented sticky-rice drink from northeastern Thailand. Its rice base makes it a different choice from beer made with barley or wine made from grapes.

Sato, Isan's sticky-rice drink

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In Isan, sato is associated with glutinous rice and is often described as rice wine. The source also names lao hai for a related version kept in small earthenware jars. Those names help you recognise a regional drink and understand its grain base before deciding whether to try it.

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