Hello everyone !!!
Today’s story is about delicious Korean bungeoppang.
Have you ever heard about the Korean snack called bungeoppang?
Or perhaps you’ve even had the chance to try it at least once?
Bungeoppang is a beloved national snack in Korea that appears in late autumn.
For reference, bungeoppang literally means “bread shaped like a carp,” as it resembles the fish called bung-eo.
The batter is made with glutinous rice flour and wheat flour, and it’s typically filled with sweet red bean paste, custard cream, or other fillings.
You simply pack in plenty of filling and grill it until both sides are nicely golden brown, flipping it back and forth as it cooks!
So I finally went ahead and bought some bungeoppang.
One interesting thing about bungeoppang is that the price varies across the country.
In Busan, it’s usually 1,000 won for two pieces,
while in other regions—especially places with a higher cost of living—it can even be 1,000 won for just one.
I boldly bought 2,000 won worth of sweet red-bean bungeoppang and hurried home with quick steps. haha. 😋
They usually pack them in these simple paper bags,
and since this style has been used for such a long time,
just hearing the word bungeoppang brings back old memories and a sense of nostalgia.
The bag says to enjoy the snack, so let’s go ahead and dig in—hehe.🫡
I’ve arranged the bungeoppang I bought in a nice display.
The two pieces are beautifully cooked.
Don’t they look delicious to you as well, with that perfectly golden-brown color?
The inside of the bungeoppang was filled with sweet red bean paste.
The photo didn’t quite capture how it really looked.
If I were to describe the taste in words:
when you take a bite, the crispy texture and the rich, sweet, nutty flavor of the red bean spread through your mouth.
Toward the tail, there seems to be a higher ratio of glutinous rice flour, so you can really feel the moistness and chewy texture of the glutinous rice.
How did you all like today’s post?
I took some time to introduce bungeoppang, one of my favorite snacks that I often enjoy.
If you ever get the chance to visit Korea, I highly recommend trying bungeoppang at least once.
The weather has been getting noticeably colder lately, and it really feels like the end of the year is approaching.
Take care not to catch a cold, stay healthy, and have a happy day! :)
