Dessert

Korean Sweetened Rice | (약식 – Yaksik)

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A common staple at every special occasion in Korea is a rich and sweet rice cake known as yaksik. It is made with a combination of steamed glutinous rice, honey, pine nuts, dried jujube fruit, and chestnuts. The dessert is infused with a dark brown sauce consisting of caramelized sugar, cinnamon, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

The cake is then steamed until all the elements are bound and the sauce develops a more pronounced flavor. The sticky and warm yaksik is usually scooped with a spoon from the tray, and when chilled, it is easily cut into squares and can be eaten by hand.

Korean Sweetened Rice | (약식 – Yaksik)

Recipe by K-MakanCourse: DessertCuisine: KoreanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

2

hours 
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

2

hours 

40

minutes

A common staple at every special occasion in Korea is a rich and sweet rice cake known as yaksik. It is made with a combination of steamed glutinous rice, honey, pine nuts, dried jujube fruit, and chestnuts. The dessert is infused with a dark brown sauce consisting of caramelized sugar, cinnamon, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

Ingredients

  • Korean Sweet Rice Dessert Ingredients:

  • 530g Glutinous Rice [Soaked 2 hours]

  • Sauce*

  • 400ml Water

  • 1/2 Cup Mixed Nuts

  • 1/2 Cup Mixed Dried Fruits

  • Sauce Ingredients:
  • 1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar

  • 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce

  • 1/4 Cup Sesame Oil

  • 1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon Powder

Directions

  • Pour 2 liters oil in 530g glutinous rice and let it soak for 2 hours
  • After 2 hours, remove the water
  • In a cup, add dark brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and cinnamon powder. Mix well.
  • Now put the rice in rice cooker pot and pour the sauce
  • Pour 400 ml water and mix well. Add mixed nuts and do not mix. Cook as normal rice
  • After the rice is cooked, open the lid and mix well.
  • Transfer the mixture in a container to get square shape. Close it with a cling wrap and press it using flat spoon
  • Take it out of the container and cut it into small pieces. Serve

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