▲ Most common type of songpyeon

▲ Songpyeon which I ate in Chuseok

Songpyeon is a traditional rice cake which is usually eaten in Korea during Chuseok, one of the biggest holidays in Korea. Its shape is like a half-moon and has a filling made of red bean, soybean, and chestnut. Songpyeon is usually steamed with pine needles, so it has a delicate scent of pine needles.

Songpyeon has various types.

The first one is five color songpyeon. Like its name, it has five colors like pink, yellow, purple, green, and white. It is the most common type of songpyeon. This type of songpyeon is eaten at the party which celebrates a baby’s 100th day after birth.

The second is potato songpyeon. Potato songpyeon is made of potato starch. So, potato songpyeon is translucent and chewy. This songpyeon is usually eaten in Gangwon-do, which produces many potatoes.

The third is pumpkin songpyeon. Because it contains pumpkin, it has a bright amber color and a sweet-savory flavor.

The fourth is ramie songpyeon. Ramie songpyeon is usually eaten in Jeonlla-do. Because of the ramie, it is chewy and does not harden easily.

The fifth is flower songpyeon. Flower songpyeon is decorated with many colors of the flower made of rice paste. Because flower songpyeon is fancy and colorful, it is usually used in ancestral rites.

Today, songpyeon is common in our daily lives. People eat it for a snack or dessert at the ending of a meal. It can be easily found at nearby marts or rice cake shops. How about eating songpyeon for a snack today? It will be a happy experience to choose your favorite songpyeon.