Baekseolgi

Baekseolgi
Type Tteok
Place of origin Korea
Main ingredients Rice flour, sugar, salt
Cookbook: Baekseolgi  Media: Baekseolgi

Baekseolgi (백설기) is a kind of rice cake (tteok) made of rice flour dough.[1] It is originated in Korea and a prime part of Korean culture. A Baekseolgi contains rice flour, sugar, and salt. It is usually eaten on the special occasions among Korean people, for example on the 21st birthday of a member of the family or on the 100th day of the death.[2] The cakes are colored white, a colour that symbolizes purity and holiness. Because of the special occasions they are eaten, the cakes are never shared with neighbors or friends, but only with family members.

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References

  1. An Illustrated Guide to Korean Culture - 233 traditional key words. Seoul: Hakgojae Publishing Co. 2002. p. 75. ISBN 978-89-8584-698-1.
  2. (English) Samch'il-Il, lifeinkorea. Retrieved June 4, 2010.
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