Yakgwa

yakwa, 약과

Yakgwa (약과; 藥菓), also called gwajul (과줄), is a type of yumil-gwa, which is deep-fried, wheat-based hangwa (korean confection) made with honey, cheongju (rice wine), sesame oil, and ginger juice. traditionally, the sweet was offered in a jesa (ancestral rite) and enjoyed on festive days such as chuseok (harvest festival), marriages, or hwangap (sixtieth-birthday) celebrations. in modern south korea, it is also served as a dessert and can be bought at traditional markets or supermarkets.

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