Ginger Cookies Dipped in Honey (Yak Kwa) | Saveur

Ginger Cookies Dipped in Honey (Yak Kwa) | Saveur

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Deep-fried and then drenched in a honey syrup, yak kwa are a traditional Korean sweet flavored with sesame oil and fresh ginger juice. Our version of the cookie is adapted from Authentic Recipes from...

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Ingredients

  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup sugar
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup honey
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>8</sub> tsp. kosher salt
  • (2") peeled ginger
  • 2 cups flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tbsp. rice wine or sake
  • Oil, for frying
  • Ground cinnamon, for serving
  • Crushed pine nuts, for serving

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