Injeolmi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Injeolmi

Injeolmi covered with roasted soybean powder
Place of origin	Korea
Region or state	Korean-speaking areas
Main ingredients	glutinous rice flour, bean powders

Injeolmi (인절미) is a special kind of Korean rice cake called tteok. It's made by steaming and pounding glutinous rice flour. After pounding, it's shaped into small pieces. These pieces are usually covered with a tasty powder made from dried beans or other ingredients.

What is Injeolmi?

Injeolmi is a popular type of pounded tteok. It's known for being chewy and delicious. The main difference between different kinds of injeolmi comes from the "coating" used. This coating is called gomul (고물).

Different Kinds of Gomul

Gomul can be made from many things. Some common types include:

• Powdered dried soybeans
• Azuki beans (red beans)
• Sesame seeds
• Sliced dried jujube (a type of fruit)

Sometimes, other ingredients are mixed into the steamed rice while it's being pounded. For example, ssuk injeolmi has artemisia (a plant) added to it. Surichwi injeolmi includes another plant called Synurus deltoides.

Why People Love Injeolmi

Injeolmi is more than just a snack in Korea. It's seen as a high-quality tteok. People often serve it at special events like parties or banquets, which are called janchi (잔치) in Korea.

Easy to Digest and Healthy

One great thing about injeolmi is that it's easy for your body to digest. It's also quite nutritious. This makes it a good choice for a quick meal. Some people even eat injeolmi instead of rice or bread, especially when they are in a hurry.

Storing and Enjoying Later

You can keep injeolmi in the refrigerator. When you want to eat it, you can take it out. If you warm it up a little in the microwave, it can taste almost as fresh as when it was first made!

It's a good idea to use soybean gomul in the summer. This is because it can spoil more easily. Red bean gomul is often used in spring, fall, and winter.

Modern Injeolmi Treats

Chefs and cafes are always finding new ways to use injeolmi. For example, a chef at the famous Hotel Shilla made a dish called Injeolmi Tenderloin Guobaorou. Cafes also offer drinks and desserts with injeolmi. You might find injeolmi patbingsu (a shaved ice dessert with red beans) or injeolmi croffle (a mix of croissant and waffle).

Gallery

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  Black sesame injeolmi

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  Pounding tteok to make injeolmi

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  A lump of injeolmi diced into small pieces

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  Injeolmi ready to eat

See also

In Spanish: Incholmi para niños