Maejakgwa

Name: Maejakgwa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tbsp fresh ginger juice; 3 tbsp water; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 tbsp honey; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 tbsp pine nuts, chopped

Crispy Korean traditional ribbon pastries flavored with fresh ginger juice and coated in a sweet cinnamon syrup.

45 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

KoreanDessertStovetopVegetarianDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp fresh ginger juice
3 tbsp water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups vegetable oil
1 tbsp pine nuts, chopped

Instructions

1

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, 1 tbsp fresh ginger juice, and 3 tbsp water to form a smooth dough.
2

Cover dough and let it rest for 20 minutes, then roll thinly on a lightly floured surface.
3

Cut dough into small rectangles, make three vertical slits in each, and thread one end through the middle slit to form a ribbon shape.
4

In a saucepan, simmer 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon for 5 minutes without stirring until thickened, then cool.
5

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a skillet to 320 degrees Fahrenheit.
6

Fry ribbon pastries in batches for 2 minutes until crisp and pale golden, then drain on paper towels.
7

Coat fried pastries in syrup and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped pine nuts.

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Questions

What is Maejakgwa?

Crispy Korean traditional ribbon pastries flavored with fresh ginger juice and coated in a sweet cinnamon syrup. This reference files it under Korean dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for pine nuts in Maejakgwa?

The entry for Maejakgwa calls for 1 tbsp pine nuts, chopped. In its place: Toasted slivered almonds, walnuts or sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds keep it nut-free.

Can I make Maejakgwa gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Maejakgwa is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Maejakgwa vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Maejakgwa?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 3 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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