Baekseolgi (백설기) is a kind of rice cake (

tteok ''Tteok'' ( ko, 떡) is a class of Korean rice cakes made with steamed flour made of various grains, including glutinous rice, glutinous or non-glutinous Japonica rice, rice. Steamed flour can also be pounded, shaped, or pan-fried to make ''tt ...

) made of rice flour dough. It is originated in

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and a prime part of Korean culture. A Baekseolgi contains rice flour,

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, and

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. It is usually eaten on the special occasions among Korean people, such as the 100th day of an infant after birth.Samch'il-Il
''lifeinkorea''. Retrieved June 4, 2010. The cakes are colored white, a colour that symbolizes purity and holiness. The cakes are shared with neighbors or friends on the 100th day (''baegil''), but not on ''samchiril'' (the 21st day).

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