Bukkumi facts for kids
Susu-bukkumi (pan-fried sorghum cake)
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| Type | Tteok |
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| Place of origin | Korea |
| Associated national cuisine | Korean cuisine |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul |
부꾸미
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| Revised Romanization | bukkumi |
| McCune–Reischauer | pukkumi |
| IPA | [pu.k͈u.mi] |
Bukkumi (Hangul: 부꾸미) is a delicious Korean snack. It's a special kind of tteok, which is a traditional Korean rice cake. What makes bukkumi unique is that it's pan-fried, giving it a lovely crispy outside and a soft, chewy inside.
This tasty treat is often shaped like a half-moon. It can be made from glutinous rice flour, which is super sticky, or from sorghum flour.
What's Inside a Bukkumi?
Bukkumi usually has a yummy filling. The most common filling is a sweet paste made from white adzuki beans. Sometimes, it's filled with a mix of toasted and ground sesame seeds. This mix also includes cinnamon powder and a touch of sugar or honey.
Colors and Toppings
Bukkumi comes in many different colors! You might see white, yellow, pink, or even dark green ones. These colors often come from natural ingredients.
After cooking, bukkumi is often brushed with honey or sweet syrup. For extra flavor and decoration, it's garnished with shredded chestnuts. You might also find it topped with jujube (a type of fruit) or rock tripe.
Different Kinds of Bukkumi
While most bukkumi are half-moon shaped and filled, there's also a simpler version. This type is flat and round. It doesn't have any filling inside, letting the flavor of the cake itself shine through.
