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Hwajeon

Also known as: 화전

Hwajeon is a Korean pan-fried glutinous rice cake decorated with edible flower petals and served with a sweet syrup or sugar finish.

About Hwajeon

Hwajeon is a Korean pan-fried glutinous rice cake decorated with edible flower petals and served with a sweet syrup or sugar finish.

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Ingredients in Hwajeon

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Glutinous Rice Flourbase
Waterbinder
Vegetable Oilcooking medium
Sugarsweetener
Flower petalsgarnish
Honeytopping

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Origins & food traditions

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Countries

South Korea

Cuisines & regions

Joseon Royal Cuisine

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