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Korean food that you eat with your eyes first
Colorful, beautifully plated dishes made for the camera.
These are desserts and drinks that are good to choose when you want to take a short break in an unfamiliar city and leave with a photo, too. They work well after a meal to refresh your palate, during a brief cafe stop, or when you need something cold and sweet while walking on a hot day. They are easy to enjoy even after strongly flavored Korean food, and when served on a small plate or in a clear glass, their colors and textures stand out clearly.
These foods are generally sweet, aromatic, and visually distinctive, with elements such as ice, fruit, rice grains, and dried persimmon. Sikhye gives a neat, clean impression, with rice grains floating in a clear rice drink. Sujeonggwa has a strong impression of a Korean dessert, with cinnamon and ginger aromas plus dried persimmon. Strawberry Bingsu has a vivid contrast of red strawberries, white shaved ice, and condensed milk, making it good to share as well.
Sikhye
식혜 · sikhye
A sweet rice drink made by fermenting cooked rice with malted barley, served cold with floating rice grains in a clear and refreshing broth. It has a cool and clean sweetness, often enjoyed as a dessert beverage during holidays or after meals in restaurants.
Yakgwa
약과 · yakgwa
A traditional snack made by kneading flour with honey and oil, then frying it to create a chewy and sweet treat. It is characterized by its sticky texture and sweet taste, often enjoyed during rituals or holidays as a snack.
Sujeonggwa
수정과 · su-jeong-gwa
A spicy and sweet traditional drink made by infusing water with cinnamon and ginger, topped with dried persimmons. It is chilled and enjoyed as a dessert, where the flavors of cinnamon and ginger are pronounced.
Korean Macaron
한국식 마카롱 · Han-guk-sik ma-ka-rong
Korean Macaron is a dessert that has been transformed from the French macaron, characterized by being filled with thick cream in various colors and flavors.
Strawberry Bingsu
딸기빙수 · ttalgi-bingsu
A cold summer dessert topped with fresh strawberries and sweetened condensed milk over finely shaved ice. The refreshing taste of strawberries combines with the sweetness of the condensed milk for a cool treat. It is usually served in a large bowl for sharing among several people.
