''Gukhwa-ppang'' (; "chrysanthemum bread") is a flower-shaped pastry stuffed with sweetened
red bean paste.
It is a warm
street food
Street food is ready-to-eat food or drinks sold by a hawker, or vendor, in a street or at other public places, such as markets or fairs. It is often sold from a portable food booth, food cart, or food truck and is meant for immediate consumpt ...
sold throughout
Korea
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republic o ...
. It is grilled in an appliance similar to a waffle iron, but with flower-shaped molds.
See also
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Bungeo-ppang
''Bungeo-ppang'' (; "carp bread") is a fish-shaped pastry stuffed with sweetened red bean paste, which originated from the Japanese taiyaki. One of South Korea's most popular winter street foods, the snack is often sold at street stalls, gril ...
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Gyeran-ppang
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List of pastries
This is a list of pastries, which are small buns made using a stiff dough enriched with fat. Some dishes, such as pies, are made of a pastry casing that covers or completely contains a filling of various sweet or savory ingredients.
There are fi ...
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References
Korean snack food
South Korean pastries
Street food in South Korea
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