Dessert for 4
Beet Songpyeon
Rice dough colored with beet surrounds a sweet sesame filling before steaming into tender Korean rice cakes.
Typical price
$1.78for 4 servings
$0.45 per serving$1.78 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: koreanbapsang.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
KoreanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beets$1.99/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.78 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSugar and brown sugarHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 slices red beet
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/3 cup roasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
- Boil the beet slices in a small saucepan with water for 8 minutes, then mash them.
- Thaw the rice powder and mix it with the beet, a pinch of salt, and enough water to form soft dough.
- Mix the sesame seeds, sugar, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Divide the dough into small pieces, flatten each piece, and place some filling in the center.
- Pinch the dough closed and shape each piece into a half-moon.
- Steam the rice cakes in a steamer over boiling water for 20 minutes, then cool them for 5 minutes.
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