Low Carb Sikhye
Low Carb Sikhye is a refreshing Korean dessert made from fermented barley, subtly sweetened with erythritol, and packed with the delightful crunch of pine nuts. This guilt-free version maintains the traditional flavors while being light on carbs, making it a perfect treat for those watching their sugar intake.

15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Korean
80 kcal
Ingredients
- Barley tea - 500 ml
- Erythritol - 2 tablespoons
- Cooked barley - 50 grams
- Pine nuts - 1 tablespoon
- Ice cubes - as needed
Steps
- Brew 500 ml of barley tea and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled barley tea and erythritol, stirring until the erythritol is fully dissolved.
- Add the cooked barley to the tea mixture and stir gently.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve the chilled Sikhye over ice cubes and garnish with toasted pine nuts.
Nutrition
- Calories: 80
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbs: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
- Rich in antioxidants from barley, promoting overall health.
Tags
KoreanLow CarbDessert