The sweet and chewy Gaeseongjuak is popular… Avoid overeating as it is high in calories and sugar.
Posted 2024.02.09 19:15 Posted 2024.02.09 19:15 Modified 2024.02.09 16:20 Views 0
Gaeseongjuak, a traditional snack from the Gaeseong region of Goryeo. [사진=클립아트코리아]Traditional snacks enjoyed during the Goryeo Dynasty are becoming popular among the MZ generation. The star is the “Gaeseongjuak”, which is crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. As the “Grandma’s Taste + Millennial” trend continues, Gaeseong Juak, an unknown dessert, is also attracting attention.
Also interesting is the origin of the name Kaesong Juak, the main music of the Kaesong region. Since the sound of rolling stones is heard during the frying process of Juak, it was initially called “Joak (造岳)”, but later changed to “Juak”, which is easier to sing.
Gaeseongjuak is a valuable food used for serving guests, parties and banquets. Add makgeol or soju to glutinous rice powder, wheat flour or non-glutinous rice powder, knead it, shape it into a round shape and fry it in oil. Finish by adding honey or cereal syrup for added sweetness and shine.
The preparation process is similar to Yakgwa, but has a stronger chewy taste due to the addition of glutinous rice powder and is very similar to modern glutinous rice donuts. Unlike many desserts made only with wheat flour, rice flour is the main ingredient, so it also has the advantage of feeling good after eating it.
Gaeseong juak with various toppings. [사진=클립아트코리아]You can add various seasonings according to your tastes. Gaeseongjuak, topped with ice cream, cream cheese, chocolate, fruit, whipped cream, etc., is especially popular among young people who love colorful and unique things and is actively shared on social media.
Meanwhile, the calories of Gaeseong Juak are known to be between 50 and 70 kcal per piece. If you eat a few chestnut-sized pieces of Gaeseong juak, you can easily burn more than 300 kcal in a bowl of rice. If you add seasonings, the saturated fat or high fructose corn syrup content increases and the calories increase even more.
Therefore, Kaesong Juak is best enjoyed in small quantities as a snack on special days such as holidays. In particular, patients with obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes are recommended to refrain from eating as much as possible or to consume it in the morning when they are relatively more active rather than in the late afternoon.
“Copyright ⓒ ‘Honest Knowledge for Health’ Comedy.com ( / Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution, AI learning and use prohibited”
#Goryeo #Dynasty #donuts #barely #Gaeseong #Juak #Lunar #Year
