Mandugwa

Mandugwa is a traditional Korean sweet that is often enjoyed during the Lunar New Year and other special occasions. It is a deep-fried cookie made from glutinous rice flour and filled with a sweet mixture of sesame seeds, honey, and cinnamon.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of Mandugwa are glutinous rice flour, sesame seeds, honey, and cinnamon. Some variations may include other ingredients such as chestnuts, jujube, and red bean paste.

Preparation

To prepare Mandugwa, the sesame seeds are first roasted and then ground. The ground sesame seeds are then mixed with honey and cinnamon to create the filling. The glutinous rice flour is mixed with water to form a dough. The dough is then divided into small pieces, each of which is filled with the sesame seed mixture. The filled dough pieces are then deep-fried until golden brown.

Cultural Significance

Mandugwa is often prepared for Lunar New Year and other special occasions in Korea. It is also commonly given as a gift during the Seollal (Korean New Year) holiday. The sweet taste of Mandugwa is believed to bring good luck and happiness for the coming year.

See Also

• Hangwa
• Yakgwa
• Korean cuisine