Baek Jong-won's Sujeonggwa

A super simple traditional drink made by simmering ginger and cinnamon to create a subtle aroma, then adding brown sugar for a deep sweetness, and garnished with dried persimmons and pine nuts.

Ingredients needed 10 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Since you will only be straining the liquid later, you don't need to peel the ginger and cinnamon perfectly; just cleaning off the surface dirt and dust will significantly shorten the cooking process.
  • To properly achieve the deep color and rich sweetness characteristic of Sujeonggwa, it's best to use brown sugar rather than white or yellow sugar.
  • If brown sugar is difficult to find, such as when living abroad, you can also enjoy a different flavor by mixing palm sugar from Southeast Asia, Canadian maple syrup, or honey to achieve your desired sweetness.
  • Putting the hot Sujeonggwa directly into the refrigerator immediately after cooking can cause the refrigerator to malfunction. Therefore, it is essential to let it cool to lukewarm at room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to fill their home with a subtle cinnamon aroma and create a holiday atmosphere.
  • Those who want to make a high-quality traditional drink themselves, which is much simpler to prepare than Sikhye.
  • Those looking for a dessert that will refresh their palate and cleanse their mouth after rich holiday foods or meals.

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