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Yugwa

유과
Romanization: Yugwa

Yugwa is a traditional Korean snack made from glutinous rice dough that is dried, deep-fried, and coated with honey or syrup. It is often sprinkled with sesame seeds or crushed nuts. The taste is sweet and the texture is crunchy.

Spiciness
○○○ Not spicy
Main ingredients
찹쌀가루조청꿀깨튀밥
May contain (allergens)
Soy · 대두(콩)Sesame · 참깨
How to eat it
It is eaten by melting in hot water and chewing until soft.
How it differs from Honey Rice Cake (꿀떡)
Honey rice cake is deep-fried in round shapes, while yugwa is deep-fried as thin rounds.
Regional differences
Famous throughout the country.
How to order

유과 하나 주세요.

One Yugwa, 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.

Reference: Wikipedia (Korean)

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이 메뉴에 대두(콩) 들어가요?

Does this dish contain Soy?

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