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Sweet Rice Balls

경단
Romanization: Gyeongdan

Round dumplings made from glutinous rice flour, steamed until soft and chewy. Often coated with sweet red bean paste or sesame seeds. Lightly sweet and slightly sticky, eaten as a snack or dessert.

Spiciness
○○○ Not spicy
Main ingredients
찹쌀가루팥고물설탕고물기름
May contain (allergens)
Soy · 대두(콩)
How to eat it
Eat gyeondan plain or dusted with sugar or honey. Softer and lighter than songpyeon, made only from glutinous rice flour.
How it differs from Songpyeon (송편)
Songpyeon has a filling of mushroom or bean powder inside, while gyeondan is hollow and lighter.
How to order

경단 하나 주세요.

One Sweet Rice Balls, please.

⚠️ Allergen information is for reference only, based on typical recipes. Ingredients and spiciness differ by restaurant, so always confirm with the staff.
알레르기 정보는 일반적인 조리법 기준 참고용입니다. 식당마다 재료와 맵기가 다르니 반드시 직원에게 확인하세요.
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이 메뉴에 대두(콩) 들어가요?

Does this dish contain Soy?

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