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Tomatillos are native to Central America and Mexico, having a wild growth range from Mexico to Costa Rica. [1] [8] [9] [10] The plant is grown mostly in the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Morelos, and in the highlands of Guatemala [1] where it is known as miltomate. In the United States, tomatillos have been cultivated since 1863, with one ...
The history of rice cakes goes back to the primitive agricultural society. It is presumed that it is because at least about the 7th to 8th centuries B.C., there are records of sowing seeds and plowing and farming in this land, or because almost all of them are found in the ruins like Galdol (a flat stone used as a tool when grinding fruit against a grind stone) or Dolhwag (a small mortar made ...
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).
Drain and drizzle the rice cakes with the sesame oil to prevent them from sticking. In a small stockpot, whisk together all ingredients for the ponzu and bring to a low boil for about 15 minutes. Drain in a cheesecloth or strainer and cool down in an ice bath.
Physalis longifolia, known by the common names common groundcherry, longleaf groundcherry, [1] and wild tomatillo, [2] is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is native to North America, where it is native to eastern Canada, much of the continental United States, [ 1 ] and northern Mexico.
Omegi-tteok (Korean: 오메기떡) is a type of tteok (Korean rice cakes) particular to the region of the Jeju Island, the largest island of the Korean Peninsula.Its traditional form is actually a by-product of the process of making omegi sul (sul is a Korean word for alcoholic beverages).
There are various theories about how the term zunda-mochi arose. According to one theory, the word zunda traces its roots to zuda (豆打), which refers to "bean-mashing." [3] Another theory suggests that zuda is derived from the jindachi sword of the famous warlord Date Masamune, who reputedly mashed beans with his sword during the Warring States period. [4]
Steaming the rice cakes on top of pine needles gives them a unique taste and scent, and also helps to prevent the rice cakes from sticking together while steaming. [3] As pine trees also produce large amounts of phytoncide , this effectively kills germs, and helps avoid spoiling due to the presence of terpene .