Yumil-gwa

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Yumil-gwa (KoreanScript error: No such module "Lang".; HanjaScript error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) is a variety of hangwa, a traditional Korean confection. Different varieties of yumil-gwa can be made by combining a wheat flour dough with various ingredients such as: honey, cooking oil, cinnamon powder, nuts, ginger juice, jujube, and cheongju (rice wine).[1]

Etymology

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History

Yumil-gwa varieties have commonly been used and consumed for jesa (ancestral rites).[2]

During the Goryeo era (918–1392), yumil-gwa were offered during national feasts, rites, ceremonies, and banquets, including two Buddhist festivals, the Lotus Lantern Festival and the Festival of the Eight Vows.[3] In 1274, yumil-gwa varieties were used for pyebaek (formal greeting) in the wedding ceremony of King Chungnyeol and Princess Jeguk of Yuan China.[3] In 1296, yumil-gwa was brought to the wedding ceremony of the Crown Prince Won (later King Chungseon) and Princess Gyeguk of Yuan, China.[2]

Excessive use of yumil-gwa has led to the introduction of several regulations throughout history.[3] In 1117, King Sukjong issued a restriction on the extravagant usage of yumil-gwa.[3] In 1192, it was commanded that yumil-gwa had to be replaced with fruits. In 1353, a total ban was placed on yumil-gwa.[2] During the Joseon era (1392–1897), the use of yumil-gwa was restricted solely for rites, weddings, and toasts to longevity.[3]

Preparation and variations

Dough for yumil-gwa is made by kneading sifted wheat flour with sesame oil, honey, ginger juice, and cheongju (rice wine).[1] Additional ingredients for filling and garnishing may include cinnamon powder, honey, jujube, and pine nuts.[1] Deep-fried yumil-gwa is soaked in honey or jocheong (rice syrup), and dried.[1]

References

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