Cultural background
A traditional snack enjoyed during holidays or celebrations, characterized by its crispy texture and sweet taste.
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엿 · yeot
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Melt yeot and bring it to a boil.
- 2Mix puffed rice and nuts into the yeot.
- 3Pour the mixture into a mold and let it set.
- 4Cut into appropriate sizes to complete.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Primarily made from rice and yeot, suitable for vegetarian and halal diets.
How to order
엿강정 주세요
Yeot-gang-jeong ju-se-yo
Please give me Yeotgangjeong