Maejakgwa || Fried Twist, 梅雀果, 梅雀菓, 매작과 1

Maejakgwa is a traditional Korean confection known for its beautiful shape and delicate flavor. It’s made from wheat flour dough that’s rolled out, cut into strips, and twisted into intricate shapes. These shapes are then deep-fried until golden brown and coated in a sweet honey syrup.

Key Ingredients:

• Flour
• Ginger
• Sugar
• Honey
• Sesame seeds

How to Make Maejakgwa:

1. Prepare the Dough: Mix flour, ginger, sugar, and honey to form a dough.
2. Shape the Cookies: Roll out the dough and cut it into strips. Twist the strips into a unique shape, often resembling a ribbon or a flower.
3. Fry the Cookies: Deep-fry the shaped cookies until they are golden brown.
4. Coat with Syrup: Dip the fried cookies in a honey syrup to glaze them.
5. Sprinkle with Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the glazed cookies.

Tips for Making Delicious Maejakgwa:

• Use Fresh Ginger: Fresh ginger adds a strong, fragrant flavor to the cookies.
• Control the Oil Temperature: The oil temperature should be high enough to fry the cookies quickly, but not too hot to burn them.
• Adjust the Sweetness: You can adjust the sweetness of the syrup by adding more or less honey.
• Store Properly: Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.