Indulge in the Delightful Harmony of Heugimja Dasik: A Korean Tea Confectionery Masterpiece

Prepare to embark on a delectable journey as we explore the captivating world of Heugimja Dasik, a Korean tea confectionery that seamlessly blends the richness of black sesame with the sweetness of honey.

This dessert is made by stir-frying and powdering black sesame, kneading it with honey, then pounding the mixture in a mortar and pestle and stamping it in tea confectionery frames. The key to making a pretty and shiny tea cake is to form it so that the mixture, when pounded in mortar and pestle, is soaked in oil.

The culture of Dasik (Tea Confectionery) can be found in historical records, which note the existence of Hwangnyul Dasik (Brown Chestnut Tea Confectionery), Heugimja Dasik (Black Sesame Tea Confectionery), and Nongmal Dasik (Starch Tea Confectionery). When it comes to Tea Confectionery, the harmony between the unique flavors of ingredients and the sweetness of malt syrup is the key.

Tea Confectionery was a staple feature of marriage tables and banquets, thanks to their pretty shapes and form. Take a bite of the Heugimja Dasik, and marvel at how the richness of black sesame melts with the sweet notes from honey.

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