Cultural background
Ssuk-tteok is a traditional rice cake made in the season when mugwort is abundant in spring, allowing one to experience the fragrance of spring. It often appears during festivals or celebrations.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Wash the mugwort thoroughly to prepare it.
- 2Mix the mugwort with glutinous rice flour to make the dough.
- 3Tear off appropriate pieces of the dough and shape them.
- 4Place in a steamer and steam until done.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
No allergen data.
Made from rice and mugwort, it is suitable for most diets.
How to order
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