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Cevizli Medovik
Hard 9 hr 27 min~320 kcal 2/10
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Yakgwa
Korean honey cookies made from wheat dough scented with sesame oil, fried, and soaked in ginger syrup.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 8~330 kcal🇰🇷 Korean🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 30 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 10 min- Prep40 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Flour
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Sesame oil
For the syrup
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Honey
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Water
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ginger
General
- 0.2 çay kaşığı(~1 ml) Salt
For frying
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the flour, sesame oil, and salt with your fingertips until sandy.
- 2
Add half of the honey, bring the dough together, and rest for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
Boil the water, granulated sugar, ginger, and remaining honey for 8 minutes, then let the syrup cool until warm.
8 min08:00 - 4
Roll the dough to 1 cm thickness and cut small squares or flower shapes.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil to 150°C and slowly fry the yakgwa for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 6
Place the fried cookies in the warm syrup and let them absorb it for 40 minutes.
40 min40:00 - 7
Drain the yakgwa on a wire rack for 15 minutes and serve.
15 min15:00
💡 Tip: Do not over-knead the dough; dough that is only brought together briefly fries into layered breaks, while long kneading makes the cookies hard.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve yakgwa at room temperature, with optional unsweetened green tea or Turkish coffee as a small dessert plate.
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
5
g protein
49
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 59%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Yakgwa make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Yakgwa take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 130 minutes in total.Is Yakgwa difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Yakgwa have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 49g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Yakgwa contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Yakgwa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Korean cuisine.How many ingredients does Yakgwa need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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