Kim Dae-seok Chef's Pumpkin Syrup

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Heating the aged pumpkin upside down in the microwave ensures even heat distribution, making peeling much easier.
• Do not place the sweet rice syrup cloth bag directly into the rice cooker for fermentation, as it may impart a raw smell; always extract the clear juice first.
• Use a cheesecloth instead of a colander to strain the liquid—this results in a cleaner, smoother syrup with no residue.
• Avoid reducing the syrup too aggressively over heat, as it may become too hard and sticky when cooled; turn off the heat when it still has a slightly runny consistency.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to make a healthy, non-artificial natural syrup without sugar.
• ⭐People preparing traditional snacks to serve with rice cakes during holidays, perfect for sharing with family.