Yugwa is a traditional Korean confection (hangwa) made mainly from rice

Yugwa is a traditional Korean confection (hangwa) made mainly from rice

It is a snack made of rice as the main ingredient, fried in oil, and then coated with grain syrup, honey, and taffy with water on the outside.

Characteristics

Main ingredients: Glutinous rice (or non-glutinous rice), honey, rice syrup, sesame seeds, puffed rice, soybean powder.

Texture: Light and crispy, with a sweet and slightly nutty flavor.

Shape: Usually long and rectangular, though sometimes round or flat.

History & Meaning

Yugwa has been enjoyed since the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392).

Traditionally served during Korean holidays (Seollal, Chuseok), weddings, and ancestral rites.

Because it uses honey and deep-frying, it was once considered a luxurious treat.

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