rượu nếp cẩm
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
fermented black glutinous rice
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Rượu nếp cẩm này thơm mà không quá nồng.This fermented black sticky rice is fragrant without being too strong.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Often translated as black rice wine, but it may refer to the fermented rice dessert itself. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “rượu nếp cẩm” mean?
fermented black glutinous rice
Is “rượu nếp cẩm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.