Yakgwa
| Alternative names | Gwajul |
|---|---|
| Type | Yumil-gwa |
| Place of origin | Korea |
| Associated cuisine | Korean cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, honey, sesame oil |
| 67.5 kcal (282 kJ) | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 약과 |
| Hanja | 藥菓 |
| RR | yakgwa |
| MR | yakkwa |
| IPA | [jak̚.k͈wa] |
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Yakgwa (Korean: 약과), also called gwajul (과줄), is a type of yumil-gwa, which is deep-fried, wheat-based hangwa (Korean confection) made with honey, cheongju (rice wine), sesame oil, and ginger juice. Traditionally, the sweet was offered in a jesa (ancestral rite) and enjoyed on festive days such as chuseok (harvest festival), marriages, or hwangap (sixtieth-birthday) celebrations. In modern South Korea, it is also served as a dessert and can be bought at traditional markets or supermarkets.