Gangjeong

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Gangjeong
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Type Confectionery
Course Dessert
Place of origin Korea
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Cooking time minutes to minutes
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Main ingredients Glutinous rice, honey, nuts
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Nutritional value Protein: g, Fat: g, Carbohydrate: g
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Gangjeong (Korean: 강정) is a traditional Korean confectionery made with glutinous rice, which is deep-fried and coated with honey or syrup. It is often garnished with nuts and seeds, such as sesame seeds, pine nuts, or walnuts.

Preparation[edit | edit source]

The preparation of gangjeong involves soaking glutinous rice, steaming it, and then pounding it into a dough. The dough is then shaped into small pieces, which are deep-fried until they become crispy. After frying, the pieces are coated with honey or syrup and sprinkled with various nuts and seeds.

Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]

Gangjeong is traditionally served during Korean New Year (Seollal) and other festive occasions. It is considered a symbol of good fortune and is often included in ceremonial offerings.

Variations[edit | edit source]

There are many regional variations of gangjeong, with different types of nuts and seeds used as toppings. Some variations may include ginger or cinnamon for added flavor.

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