Hwajeon (Korean: 화전), or flower cake is a small Korean pan-fried rice cake. [1] [2] It is made out of glutinous rice flour, honey and edible petals from seasonal flowers, such as rhododendron. [3] It is eaten during the festivals of Samjinnal and Buddha's Birthday. [4]

Apr 20, 2009 · This time I’m making hwajeon, disc-shaped pan-cooked rice cake with flowers on top. Whenever I crave some chewy rice cakes, this is my go-to recipe because it’s so easy and fast to make. The rice cakes are sweet and chewy with a subtle flower aroma.

Nov 17, 2014 · Korean Fresh Flower Rice Pancakes (Hwajeon) is the perfect spring dish that's made with edible flowers. Yummy, gluten free and vegan!

Hwajeon is a unique South Korean rice pancake topped with edible flowers. It is traditionally prepared in spring with either Korean azaleas, pear blossoms, rose petals, or wild chrysanthemums. It is believed that hwajeon has origins in the Koryo Dynasty, when it was consumed at a traditional picnic called Hwajeon Nori .

5 days ago · Hwajeon are delicious and pretty looking Korean rice cakes traditionally eaten in the spring, decorated with edible flowers. It is covered with chrysanthemum (edible flower) or azalea blossoms. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, these tiny sweets are slightly sweet and chewy. Find out how to make this rice cake with the right ingredients and methods.

Aug 7, 2024 · Hwajeon is a traditional Korean dessert known for its beautiful presentation and delicate flavors. These small, flower-topped pancakes are typically made with glutinous rice flour and adorned with edible flowers, making them a delightful treat for both the eyes and the palate.

May 1, 2012 · Hwajeon is one of the most beautiful Korean foods, and it represents spring. It has been made since the Goryeo Dynasty to celebrate spring. Korean ancestors made hwajeon with whatever flowers were in season at the time. In spring, they made azalea hwajeon or forsythia hwajeon and ate them with a cup of tea.

Apr 10, 2010 · Hwajeon is the only sweet jeon (pancake) I know, but the sweet flavor itself comes from sugar syrup or honey drizzled over the crispy, sticky-soft pancakes. It is a traditional food for March 3rd by lunar calendar (April 16th this year) as well, called 삼짇날 (samjitnal), which is the day of celebrating the return of spring.

Jan 8, 2025 · Hwajeon, or Korean flower pancakes, are things of beauty. Korean people make Hwajeon during the holiday of Buddha’s Birthday and Key Holiday by pressing edible flower petals onto petit rice cakes. Though there are many versions of Hwajeon using different flowers, the rice cakes stay the same.

Dec 7, 2021 · One of the most interesting categories of recipes are rice cakes that are still made in modern cuisine, but differ from historical methods. Hwajeon, or a flower cake, is one such recipe. Here, I attempt to recreate historical versions of hwajeon from archival cookbook sources.