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Yakgwa (Honey Ginger Pastry)
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Yakgwa (Honey Ginger Pastry)

Yakgwa is a layered pastry dough scented with sesame oil, rice wine, and ginger juice, then fried and glazed for a crisp-yet-chewy bite with rich honeyed sweetness.

Prep 35minCook 30min4 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Rub sesame oil into flour, then add rice wine, ginger juice, and syrup to make a dough.

  2. 2

    Roll to 1 cm thickness and fold-roll twice to create layers.

  3. 3

    Cut with a mold or score and shape into traditional yakgwa forms.

  4. 4

    Fry first at 140°C until cooked, then briefly at 170°C for color.

  5. 5

    Warm honey, water, and cinnamon into syrup, then soak pastries for at least 2 hours.

Tips

Two-stage frying is key for crisp texture and layered bite.
Soak long enough for moisture and flavor to penetrate fully.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
420
kcal
Protein
4
g
Carbs
48
g
Fat
24
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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