Mujigaetteok, or rainbow rice cake, is a colorful and festive Korean rice cake. It’s often prepared for special occasions like birthdays, weddings, or holidays.
Key Characteristics:
- Colorful Layers: Mujigaetteok is made by steaming layers of rice flour dough that have been colored with natural or artificial food coloring.
- Soft and Chewy Texture: The rice cake has a soft, chewy texture and a slightly sweet flavor.
- Vibrant Appearance: The colorful layers create a visually appealing and festive presentation.
How to Make Mujigaetteok:
- Prepare the Dough: Mix rice flour with water to form a smooth dough.
- Color the Dough: Divide the dough into several portions and color each portion with a different food coloring.
- Steam the Layers: Steam each colored layer of dough in a steamer, one layer at a time.
- Stack the Layers: Once all layers are steamed, stack them on top of each other to create a rainbow effect.
Additional information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mujigae-tteok
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