Cultural background
Acorn jelly is considered a healthy food and is especially nice to eat cool in the summer. Traditionally, it has been popular in mountainous regions and is favored as a simple side dish or a diet food.
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동그랑땡 · dong-geu-rang-ddaeng
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Dissolve the acorn flour well in water.
- 2Pour the dissolved acorn flour into a pot and stir while boiling over medium heat.
- 3Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and continue stirring until it thickens.
- 4Pour the finished jelly into a mold and let it cool to set.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
No allergen data.
Made with acorn flour, it is suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
How to order
도토리묵 주세요
Do-to-ri-muk ju-se-yo
Please give me Acorn Jelly