Korean Lime Syrup (Cheong) | Flavor like you've never had

This is a Korean style lime syrup that is slowly extracting using the glycolic acid in a high sugar brine. The flavor is insane and it lasts indefinitely.

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[munjii]

Hey! I'm Korean.
I happened to come across a trend on YouTube Shorts where Korean-style cheong (fruit syrup) is becoming popular, so I thought I’d drop a few tips for those trying it out.

1. It’s best to mix fruit and sugar in a 1:1 ratio. Even if you use more sugar, that’s totally fine. In fact, a higher sugar ratio helps prevent unwanted fermentation. Basically, more sugar = better.

2. A lot of people seem to use sweet fruits, but it actually works just as well with less sweet ones. I’ve heard strawberries overseas aren’t that sweet (Korean strawberries are super sweet—almost like candy). Making Korean-style cheong is a great way to enjoy tart or bland fruits. In Korea, lemon cheong is super common. It makes sour fruits taste really nice and sweet.

3. You don’t have to wait for it to fully ferment to enjoy it. Just add some milk or sparkling water and boom—you’ve got a delicious drink.

4. Don’t let it ferment for too long, though. If you do, it’ll start to taste like alcohol—because it basically becomes alcohol. So make sure to consume it within its shelf life!

Thanks for being curious about Korean recipes!
I’m not 100% sure if cheong officially counts as “Korean cuisine, ” but seeing people call it Korean syrup made me smile a bit—it’s kind of funny, but also pretty cool.
Anyway, that’s all from me. Hope you all make it delicious and enjoy every sip or bite!

[hepazqf]

Plum syrup is considered a natural digestive aid, so Korean mothers make it every year without fail.

[SeungJuHan-ivht]

Green plum cheong is the most popular syrup in Korea.
Most mom usually use when they cook.
I also really recommend green plum cheong.
You can easily find how to make it in Youtube.

[Thisuserlovebaekhyun]

Wouldn't it taste bitter?? I really want to make it so please give me some tips 🙏

[JohnBronem]

This works great with a vaccume sealer

[hepazqf]

The leftover fruit pieces can be finely chopped and used for baking, or dried to create a chewy, jelly-like texture for a tasty snack. If you want to add a refreshing flavor to your salad, you can also mix the chopped fruit pieces into the dressing!

[ohjmoh]

Cheong will turn in to vinegar if you fermented it for many months. I love pineapples vinegar.

[chindo_translator]

Do you loosely or tightly the lid for days fermenting it?

[rudycastillo]

I wonder what to do with the left over fruit scrap

[happysmile]

It call chung. Not chiong.
It's One syllable