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집에서 만드는 전통 한과, 약과와 개성주악 🌕 / Yakgwa & Gaeseong Juak Recipe

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Yakgwa

Cultural Context

Yakgwa, a traditional Korean sweet, has roots tracing back to the Goryeo Dynasty. Often enjoyed during celebrations and holidays, these honey cookies symbolize good fortune and prosperity. Today, Yakgwa is cherished not only in Korea but has also found its way into global cuisine, often featured in cultural festivals and Korean restaurants worldwide.

KoreanKRdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
250g rice syrup
250g corn syrup
5g ginger
100g water
85g all-purpose flour
40g cake flour
0.5g cinnamon powder
1.5g baking soda
25g vegetable oil
25g water
25g granulated sugar
0.5g salt
12.5g corn syrup
300g rice syrup
80g water
5g ginger
280g wet-milled glutinous rice flour
60g all-purpose flour
50g granulated sugar
45g makgeolli
5 tablespoons hot water
pumpkin seed
dried jujube

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while corn syrup is more affordable.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide healthy fats, while peanuts are budget-friendly.

1

Prepare the ingredients for Yakgwa and Gaeseong Juak.

2

For Yakgwa, mix rice syrup, corn syrup, ginger, and water in a bowl.

3

In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cake flour, cinnamon powder, baking soda, vegetable oil, additional water, granulated sugar, salt, and corn syrup.

4

Mix the wet and dry ingredients until well combined.

5

Shape the mixture into small pieces and bake instead of frying for a lighter taste.

6

For Gaeseong Juak, combine rice syrup, water, ginger, wet-milled glutinous rice flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, makgeolli, and hot water in a bowl.

7

Mix well and shape into pieces, incorporating pumpkin seeds and dried jujube as desired.

8

Enjoy the dishes fresh on the day of preparation or freeze for later use.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutennutsegg

Also Known As

Korean honey cookiesKorean traditional sweets
Local Name: 약과

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