This rice cake is called the “rice cake of the king” because it was considered a delicacy even at the royal palace. Various ingredients go into the rice cake, including rice powder, mashed red bean, chestnuts, jujube, walnuts, pine nuts, etc., and it entails a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. Because of its superb flavor, this rice cake is still loved by many people as a valuable dish.
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