Korean Sweet Rice with Dried Fruits & Nuts (Yakbap)

 

 

Welcome to Korean cuisine! Join us on a journey to discover flavors and traditions. Try Yakbap, a beloved dessert. Indulge in this delightful Korean Sweet Rice with dried fruits and nuts, as we reveal the recipe's secrets.

 

 

Ingredients:

 

For the Sweet Rice:

 

• 2 cups of sweet rice (also known as glutinous rice)
• 2 1/2 cups of water

 

For the Fruit & Nut Mixture:

 

• 1/2 cup of dried jujubes, chopped
• 1/2 cup of dried apricots, diced
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 1/4 cup of dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup of dried cherries
• 1/4 cup of pine nuts
• 1/4 cup of almonds, sliced

 

For the Sweet Sauce:

 

• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1/4 cup of soy sauce
• 1/4 cup of water
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, toasted

 

 

Instructions:

 

1. Wash and soak sweet rice for 2 hours before draining.
2. Boil soaked sweet rice in pot with 2 1/2 cups water. Boil, reduce, cover and simmer for 15 mins.
3. Mix fruit and nut mixture in a bowl. Mix for a balanced mix of texture and taste.
4. As rice cooks, prep fruit and nuts. Combine jujubes, apricots, raisins, cranberries, cherries, pine nuts, and almonds in bowl. Blend for a tasty and satisfying mouthfeel.
5. After 15 mins, add fruit and nut mix to sweet rice and remove from heat. Mix well, evenly distributing fruits and nuts in rice.
6. Drizzle sauce over rice and fold gently to coat thoroughly.
7. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
8. Transfer cooked Yakbap to a dish and serve warm or chilled. Serve as dessert or tea time treat.

 

 

Tips:

 

• For a sweeter Yakbap, add more brown sugar or honey to the sauce.
• Try different dried fruits and nuts, like figs, dates, or walnuts, to find your perfect combo.
• To boost the nutty flavor, toast pine nuts and sliced almonds before adding to the fruit mixture.

 

 

Great job! Enjoy the delicious Korean Sweet Rice with Dried Fruits & Nuts (Yakbap) and experience the essence of Korea in every bite. This Korean dessert highlights sweet rice, dried fruits, and nuts - perfect for sharing with loved ones. Discover more treasures with Korean cuisine!