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Kkae Gangjeong

Also known as: 깨강정

Kkae Gangjeong is a Korean sesame confection in which toasted sesame seeds are bound together with a cooked grain syrup or sugar syrup.

Kkae Gangjeong — illustrative food image

About Kkae Gangjeong

Kkae Gangjeong is a Korean sesame confection in which toasted sesame seeds are bound together with a cooked grain syrup or sugar syrup.

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Ingredients in Kkae Gangjeong

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Sesame Seedbase
Rice syrupbinder
Sugarbinder
Waterother
Sesamebase

Ingredient connections awaiting review. Versions and preparation vary.

Origins & food traditions

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Countries

South Korea

Cuisines & regions

Joseon Royal Cuisine

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