Songpyeon (Half-moon Shaped Rice Cake)

Songpyeon is one of the most iconic dishes of Chuseok. Songpyeon is often molded into small cakes with many different shapes and a variety of fillings. These little rice cakes are made with natural food colors and stuffed with a variety of fillings such as peanuts, sesame seeds, sweet sesame seeds, chestnuts, etc.

Koreans often mold it into the shape of a new moon or a circle to symbolize this new moon celebration. In particular, they are often steamed with pine needles to not stick and make the dish taste much more delicious. According to Korean legend, women who make beautiful Songpeon will have beautiful children and happy marriages.

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