Chapssal doughnut facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Glutinous rice doughnut |
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| Type | Doughnut |
| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | Korea |
| Associated national cuisine | Korean cuisine |
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| Hangul |
찹쌀도넛
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| Revised Romanization | chapssal-doneot |
| McCune–Reischauer | ch'apssal-tonŏt |
| IPA | [tʃʰap̚.s͈al.do.nʌt̚] |
Chapssal doughnuts (Korean: 찹쌀도넛) are super yummy Korean doughnuts! They are special because they are made with a type of flour called glutinous rice flour. This makes them wonderfully chewy on the inside and a little bit crispy on the outside.
These sweet treats are often filled with a delicious, sweetened red bean paste. After they are cooked, they get a dusting of sugar and cinnamon powder. You can find chapssal doughnuts in many places. They are sold at traditional markets and also in popular bakeries like Dunkin' Donuts Korea and Paris Baguette.
What Does "Chapssal-Doneot" Mean?
The name chapssal-doneot (찹쌀도넛) is a Korean compound word. It literally means "glutinous rice doughnut." The word chapssal (찹쌀) means "glutinous rice." And doneot (도넛) is a loanword that comes from the English word "doughnut." So, the name tells you exactly what this tasty snack is made of!
