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This is a list of Korean desserts. Korean cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from ancient agricultural and nomadic traditions in southern Manchuria and the Korean peninsula , Korean cuisine has evolved through a complex interaction of the natural environment and different cultural trends.
Mujigae-tteok (Korean: 무지개떡) or rainbow rice cake is a layered tteok (rice cake) of different colors resembling a rainbow. [1] It is used for special occasions such as a banquet, party, or feast like doljanchi (first birthday), hwangapjanchi (60th birthday).
Gwapyeon (Korean: 과편; Hanja: 果片) is a jelly-like hangwa (traditional Korean confection) made with fruits. [1] The colorful fruit jelly is commonly served at banquets. [2] This classic dessert was served in the royal court during the Joseon dynasty. [3]
Bingsu is sweetened shaved frozen milk with such toppings as fruit, Oreo and matcha red bean. “It translates to snowflake so it is very fluffy and soft like snow,” the owner said.
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Sirutteok (시루떡), steamed tteok; Duteop tteok (두텁떡) - a variety of royal court tteok (궁중떡), is covered 3 layers - duteop powder [outside, made of black-line white bean (흰팥)], sweet rice [middle], and variety nuts and fruits [inside, including chestnut, date (jujube), pinenut, yuja, duteop-so]
Yakgwa is a food with a long history. It was made for Buddhist rites during the Later Silla era (668–935). [10] It was popular during the Goryeo Dynasty and was enjoyed by royal families, aristocrats, temples, and private houses. [11]
Jeonggwa (Korean: 정과; Hanja: 正果) is a crispy, chewy hangwa (traditional Korean confection) with vivid colors and a translucent look. [1] [2] It can be made by boiling sliced fruits, roots, or seeds in honey, mullyeot (rice syrup), or sugar water, then drying the slices, and optionally shaping them into flowers or other decorative forms.