Cultural background
Chewy rice doughnuts are a traditional Korean snack, particularly easy to find on the streets. Many people enjoy them for their chewy texture and sweet taste.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Mix glutinous rice flour with sugar and water to make a dough.
- 2Divide the dough into appropriate sizes and shape them into balls.
- 3Heat oil and fry the doughnuts until golden brown.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Generally suitable for vegetarians, but may not be suitable for vegans.
How to order
찹쌀도넛 주세요
Chap-ssal-do-neot ju-se-yo
Please give me a chewy rice doughnut