Cultural background
This rice cake is commonly eaten during holidays and celebrations, featuring the gentle sweetness of pumpkin and the chewiness of sweet rice.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Mix sweet rice flour and pumpkin to make the dough.
- 2Divide the dough into appropriate sizes and shape them.
- 3Boil water in a steamer and place the rice cakes inside to steam them.
- 4Once cooked, take them out and let them cool.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
No allergen data.
Gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
How to order
호박떡 주세요
Ho-bak-tteok ju-se-yo
Please give me Pumpkin Rice Cake