Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Special equipment needed:
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Small saucepan
- Steamer
- Piping bag with a small round tip
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, sesame seeds, and salt.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the honey, water, and vegetable oil over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
3. Pour the honey mixture into the mixing bowl and stir until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a cherry.
6. Flatten each ball with your palm and place a small amount of sesame filling in the center.
7. Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the filling inside.
8. Place the hodu-gwaja on a steamer and steam for 10 minutes.
9. Remove from the steamer and let them cool.
10. Using a piping bag with a small round tip, pipe a small amount of sesame filling on top of each hodu-gwaja.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Steamer temperature: 100°C (212°F)
Serving size:
Makes 20 hodu-gwaja
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 80
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 25mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
- You can use black sesame seeds instead of white sesame seeds.
- You can use maple syrup instead of honey.
Variations:
- You can add chopped nuts to the sesame filling.
- You can add cinnamon to the dough for a different flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to knead the dough well to get a smooth and elastic texture.
- Use a small amount of filling to avoid overfilling the hodu-gwaja.
- Seal the edges of the dough tightly to prevent the filling from leaking.
Storage instructions:
Store the hodu-gwaja in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Steam the hodu-gwaja for 2-3 minutes to reheat them.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the hodu-gwaja on a plate and sprinkle some sesame seeds on top.
Garnishes:
Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top of the hodu-gwaja.
Pairings:
Serve with green tea or black tea.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve with fresh fruit or a fruit salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add a little bit of water.
- If the dough is too wet, add a little bit of glutinous rice flour.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to steam the hodu-gwaja thoroughly to avoid any foodborne illnesses.
Food history:
Hodu-gwaja is a traditional Korean pastry that originated in the city of Gyeongju.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, nutty, and slightly chewy.
Serving suggestions:
Serve as a dessert or a snack.
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Region: Korean