Do You Know Yakgwa? - Korean Traditional Cookie

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Have you ever heard about Yakgwa? You probably saw this on social media few years ago, because desserts made with it were a huge trend in Korea back then. Today, I'm going to explain what Yakgwa is, various tastes, and reasons why you should try it!

What is Yakgwa?

It is one of most popular traditional Korean dessert, it is kind of honey cookie. In Korean, its name literally means 'medicinal confection', because honey was once considered medicinal ingredients in Korea. With its unique flower shaped design, it is more than just a dessert, it's a piece of Korean culture heritage. Actually, it wasn't exactly a super popular dessert among young generation, however, a few years ago, thanks to video on social media showing dessert made with Yakgwa and people eating then with other sweets, it became a hit with all age groups.

Various Tastes

Since Yakgwa is a traditional Korean dessert that's been around for ages, you can easily find it is Korean supermarket (especially small size is really easy to eat and taste great!). There are even dessert shops that specialized in making it. You'll also often see it served with tea or coffee at traditional Korean tea house. The classic version has a sweet honey flavor, but these days you can find all kinds of variations like green tea, Earl Grey or black sesame.

Why You Should Try Yakgwa?

The reason is simple, it's delicious! It has a sweet flavor and chewy texture that instantly lifts your mood. Like I mentioned earlier, people often pair it with other desserts, and the most popular one it Yakgwa with vanilla ice cream. The cold, sweet ice cream goes perfectly with the chewy texture of Yakgwa. It's also great with coffee or tea, it'll make great tea time. Since local people love it too, I highly recommend trying it if you visit Korea!

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