How This Ancient Korean Dessert Is Making a Comeback
Tteok, bingsu, danpatjuk, soboro-ppang, freshly cut fruit—all things that come to mind when many think of quintessentially Korean desserts. And they're not wrong, but something’s missing here.
Hangwa (한과) describes any dainty confection made by kneading a grain or grain flour with a sweetener (honey, rice syrup, sugar, or some combination). They’re steamed or fried, then oftentimes coated in a hodgepodge of dried fruit, seeds, and nuts. Tasty as they are, they’re not always easy to find.