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Hangwa refers to Korean traditional sweets. There are many types of traditional Korean sweets and cookies and they vary according to ingredients and preparation method.
Hangwa is traditional Korean sweets and cookies. It is made of rice or wheat flour dough mixed with honey, yeot, and sugar and then deep-fried. It is also made by simmering fruits and plants’ roots in honey syrup until they are glazed. It is also called as Jogwa, which means cookies made of natural produce by adding artificial flavor. Koreans always prepare Hangwa for festive occasions and a variety of special occasions, but nowadays, they are usually enjoyed as a dessert.
There are diverse kinds of han-gwa, such as yakgwa , gangjeong, dasik, and yeot-gangjeong, and so on. Yakgwa is made from wheat powder mixed with honey and oil and is pan-fried. Gangjeong is made of sticky rice powder mixed with honey and wine, which is steamed, dried, and fried. Dasik is made from the powder of rice, chestnut, and pine pollen kneaded with honey and pressed into molds. Yeot-gangjeong is made of peanuts, sesame, and walnuts mixed with the yeot (sweet wheat gluten).
Hanim Gobegi is the Turkish term which literally means "lady's belly button/navel or delicate belly" refers to Turkish small sweet cake that is looking like a belly button; a syrupy dessert with a thumbprint in the middle which has become a staple desserts in many Turkish restaurants.
Hanim Gobegi is one of the classic Ottoman Empire desserts. An old Turkish saying advises one to "eat sweetly and speak sweetly". Sweets and desserts have always been an important and distinctive element of Turkish cuisine. That was true in Ottoman times and is just as true today.
Göbek is Turkish for belly, while Hanim means delicate in Turkish.
Deutsch: Hanjeongsik / Español: Hanjeongsik / Português: Hanjeongsik / Français: Hanjeongsik / Italiano: Hanjeongsik
Hanjeongsik in the food context refers to a traditional Korean full-course meal that features a wide array of dishes served at once. This meal is noted for its variety and balance, showcasing the richness and diversity of Korean cuisine.