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Yakgwa
Yakgwa is a traditional Korean honey cookie, deep-fried and soaked in syrup for a chewy, fragrant sweetness.
Prep 25minCook 25min4 servings
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Instructions
- 1
Rub sesame oil into flour, then add part of the honey and ginger juice to form dough.
- 2
Roll dough and shape with molds or score patterns.
- 3
Fry slowly at 140C for the first fry to cook through.
- 4
Increase oil to 170C for a second fry to deepen color.
- 5
Simmer water, remaining honey, and cinnamon, then soak fried yakgwa in syrup.
Tips
Two-stage frying gives the best texture.
Do not oversoak or the cookies become too soft.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
390
kcal
Protein
4
g
Carbs
52
g
Fat
18
g
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