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Roasted Soybean Powder in Korean Cooking:
In English, we can translate ‘bokkeun konggaru’ (볶은 콩가루) as ‘roasted soybean powder.’ This subtly nutty and earthy Korean ingredient is used in traditional desserts and snacks.
While used commonly in South Korea, it may be an acquired taste for those accustomed to the flavor.
Below, I list some examples of dishes that use roasted soybean powder as an ingredient.
Example of Bokkeun Konggaru in Korean Cuisine:
- Injeolmi (인절미): is a variety of Korean rice cake. You make this dish by steaming and pounding glutinous rice flour until it is soft and chewy. Then, roll the steamed rice ball flat before cutting it into small pieces (usually bite-sized squares). Finally, toss the rice cake pieces in roasted soybean powder! You can try making my recipe!!
- Injeolmi Bingsu (인절미 빙수): Bingsu is a milk-based shaved ice dish finished with a variety of different sweet toppings. Injeolmi is one such topping!
Bokkeun Konggaru Frequently Asked Questions:
Now that we learned have about roasted soybean powder, I would like to answer some potential questions you may have about this ingredient as well! If I do not answer your question, feel free to leave a comment in the section below or email me at [email protected].
What Is a Roasted Soybean Powder Substitute?
Unfortunately, there is not a good substitute for roasted soybean powder. Instead, you can use other ingredients to coat your rice cakes, but it will make a completely different type of dessert.
Is Roasted Soybean Powder Gluten-Free?
Roasted soybean powder is naturally gluten-free! That being said, as always, check the packaging to ensure it is not processed with any gluten-containing ingredients!
What About Other Major Allergens?
Besides gluten, this ingredient does not contain any wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, sesame, eggs, and milk. Therefore, it does not contain 8 of the 9 major allergens.
Bokkeun konggaru contains soy as it is made from soybeans. For those with a soy allergy, you should avoid this ingredient.
How Should I Store Bokkeun Konggaru?
I recommend storing unopened bags of bokkeun konggaru in a cool, dark, and dry location (such as the pantry). Once opened, store it in the refrigerator.
Where Can I Buy Roasted Soybean Powder?
I always recommend shopping for Korean ingredients at your local Korean family-run grocery stores or large Asian grocery chains.
If you have neither in your area, you can also buy this ingredient online! For example, you can shop on Amazon, the H-Mart online store, or other online Asian markets.
Where to Buy Korean Ingredients Online?
Nowadays, there are many online options to choose from when ordering Korean food online. These websites are not limited to but include:
- Amazon
- H-mart
- Hanpoom
- Wooltari
- Seoul Mills
I Hope You Enjoyed Learning About Roasted Soybean Powder (Bokkeun Konggaru) in Korean Cooking!
In the end, I hope you enjoyed learning about roasted soybean powder in Korean cooking. If so, let me know in the comment section!
If you would like to read more about cooking, you can find recipes as well as further Korean ingredient articles on my blog. I listed some of our favorite Carving A Journey recipes below! For reference, many recipes are influenced by my family’s blended Korean and Southern heritage.
Korean Ingredient Articles:
- Dried Kelp (Dashima)
- Dried Persimmon (Gotgam)
- Korean Pepper (Gochu)
- Garlic Chives (Buchu)
- Hot Mustard in Korean Cooking (Gyeoja)
- Korean Green Plum Extract (Maesil Cheong)
Further Carving A Journey Recipes:
- Korean Injeolmi Recipe
- Gluten-Free Gochujang Caramel Cookies
- Korean Strawberry Bingsu Recipe
- Korean Bingsu Recipe
If you have any questions or comments, you can also email me at [email protected]. And, finally, I would love to hear from you through our social media as well! You can follow me at @carvingajourney on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. I also started a vlog YouTube channel with my husband! Or, if you would like more articles like these, you can subscribe to the blog by joining the mailing list. Let me know if you make anything with Korean roasted soybean oil (bokkeun konggaru). Thank you so much for stopping by!
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