Gangjeong (crunchy glazed confection) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Gangjeong are traditional Korean confections made by coating nuts or grains with sweet rice syrup and letting them set.
Gangjeong are traditional Korean confections made by coating nuts or grains with sweet rice syrup and letting them set. They are crisp and nutty, making them perfect to enjoy in small pieces with tea after a meal.
Snacks & desserts · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 62.3g serving): 304.8 kcal · protein 10.7g · carbohydrate 27.1g · fat 19.5g · sodium 106.8mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Rice syrup can harden quickly and develop a bitter taste if boiled over high heat for too long.
Tips: Press and spread the mixture quickly on foil before it sets so it takes an even shape.
Tips: Once completely cool, store it in an airtight container to keep it crisp longer.
Lifestyle content that helps with self-understanding and emotional steadiness. When you need a professional diagnosis or advice, pairing it with a medical, legal, or financial expert gives you even more support.
Ingredients (1 serving)
- Peanuts — 30 g
- Rice syrup — 22 g
- Sesame seeds — 8 g
- Cooking oil — 2 g
- Salt — 0.3 g