Maejakgwa (Honey Ginger Ribbon Cookies)
These ribbon-shaped cookies are made from a thin ginger-scented dough and fried until crisp, giving a light crunch with subtle warmth and nutty sesame oil aroma.
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, salt, sesame oil, ginger juice, and water into a firm dough; rest for 20 minutes.
- 2
Roll dough to 2 mm thickness, cut into rectangles, and slit the center of each piece.
- 3
Pull one end through the slit to form a twisted ribbon shape.
- 4
Fry at 160°C until light golden and crisp, then drain well.
- 5
Warm honey and rice syrup over low heat, then coat the fried cookies evenly.
- 6
Sprinkle pine nut powder and let set on a rack before storing airtight.
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