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Yakgwa 약과

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Yakgwa (Korean: 약과), also called gwajul (과줄), is a type of yumil-gwa, which is deep-fried, wheat-based hangwa (Korean confection) made with honey, cheongju (rice wine), sesame oil, and ginger juice. Traditionally, the sweet was offered in a jesa (ancestral rite) and enjoyed on festive days such as chuseok (harvest festival), marriages, or hwangap (sixtieth-birthday) celebrations. In modern South Korea, it is also served as a dessert and can be bought at traditional markets or supermarkets.

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Yakgwa (약과) — verified Korean dish / food.

Details

• Country of origin: Korea
• Made from: wheat flour

Spice level

none — KoreaAPI editorial rating (not cross-verified)

Dietary

vegetarian — KoreaAPI editorial note (not cross-verified)

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 91 verified snapshots.

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