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Rượu nếp

"Rượu nếp" is a type of Vietnamese rice wine that is made from sticky rice. It's like if you took some rice and cooked it, but then instead of eating it, you left it in water for a long time to ferment. This means that tiny little living things called yeast get into the rice and turn the natural sugars into alcohol.

After a while, the rice becomes very soft and squishy, and all the liquid turns into a kind of wine. People in Vietnam like to drink this rice wine, often at special occasions like weddings or festivals, because it's a fun and traditional way to celebrate.

But even though it's fun to drink, it's important to remember that it's still alcohol, which means it can make you feel dizzy or sick if you have too much. So it's always a good idea to be careful and drink responsibly.