In the US, where rice syrup is gaining popularity as a substitute for sugar, a 1-kilogram artisanal bottle can reach $140 ... So how long does it actually take to make sikhye?

You only need 2 things to make ... bottle. This could be a ketchup bottle, a milk carton, or anything else you find lying around the house. 2. Fill a third of the bottle with uncooked rice.