Songpyeon (Korean Chuseok Rice Cake)

Name: Songpyeon (Korean Chuseok Rice Cake)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen wet rice flour (see note below); 1/2 tsp salt; 12 oz pine needles (soaked in water for 10 minutes, optional); 2 tsp sesame oil; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 1 cup frozen wet rice flour; 1/8 tsp salt; 2 tbsp hot water (more as needed, in 1 teaspoon gradations); 1 cup frozen wet rice flour (per each batch); 1/8 tsp salt (per each batch); 1 tbsp pumpkin powder, mugwort powder or purple sweet potato powder (per each batch); 2 1/2 tbsp hot water (more as needed, in 1 teaspoon gradations, per each color); 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds (coarsely ground ); 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tsp honey; 1/4 cup black sesame seeds (or finely chopped peanuts or walnuts); 1 tbsp sugar (per each filling); 2 tsp honey (per each filling)

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:15min

Learn how to make Songpyeon with this easy recipe! These Korean half-moon-shaped rice cakes are essential for your Chuseok celebration. Elevate the festive spirit by incorporating natural food powders for colorful Songpyeon. Explore a range of delightful sweet fillings and learn traditional steaming techniques for a perfect batch! Makes 4 batches (32 pieces)

Updated at: Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:35:15 GMT