Cakes & Custards
Flower Rice Cake
화전
South Korea
A small pan-fried rice cake decorated with edible flower petals (cherry blossom, azalea), a seasonal spring delicacy.
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What it is
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A small pan-fried rice cake decorated with edible flower petals (cherry blossom, azalea), a seasonal spring delicacy.
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Fresh, edible flower petals on top, a light pan-fried texture, and a seasonal, delicate quality.
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