Baesuk
| Baesuk | |
|---|---|
 Baesuk being served with a variety of tteok, Korean rice cake |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 배숙 / 이숙 |
| Hanja | 배熟 / 梨熟 |
| Revised Romanization | baesuk / isuk |
| McCune–Reischauer | paesuk / isuk |
Baesuk (Korean pronunciation: [pɛsuk]) is a variety of hwachae, Korean traditional fruit punch made with bae (배: Korean pear), black peppercorns, ginger, honey or sugar, and water.[1][2] Originally, baesuk was served in Korean royal court cuisine, so that it was not spread to the public until the mid-20th century. Baesuk is also called isuk, and both terms literally mean "cooked pear" in Korean.[2] A peeled pear is cut into several pieces easily to be eaten or prepared as a whole[3] and then generally three black peppercorns are stuck onto the surface of each piece.[4] In case of cooking Korean pear a whole pear without slicing, it is called hyangseolgo (향설고, 香雪膏) and sour and hard munbae (문배, Pyrus ussuriensis var.seoulensis) is used.[5][6]
The pieces are poached by simmering with sliced ginger and sugar or honey over low heat until tender.[2] After removing from the heat, gingers are discarded and the mixture is chilled in a cold place. The baesuk is poured into a glass bowl for hwachae and is garnished with ground pine nuts. It can be served with a dash of yujajeub (유자즙, yuzu juice) mixed together.[7] Baesuk is a seasonal food usually drunken cold just like other hwachae varieties but can be served hot.
Baesuk is usually prepared and drunk in the summer or for Chuseok (Korean Mid-Autumn Festival).[8][9]
Together with sujeonggwa (persimmon punch), baesuk is considered a representative Korean beverage. Due to the similar recipes of the two beverages, baesuk is sometimes called "baesujeonggwa" (배수정과).[2] Baesuk is usually served as dessert and also considered a good remedy for the common cold.[10] The beverage is widely popular in South Korea because of the moderate sweet flavor and easy recipe.[11]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Click Korea: Access to Korean Arts & Culture
- ^ a b c d "Baesuk (배숙)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. http://www.encyber.com/search_w/ctdetail.php?masterno=72150&contentno=72150. Retrieved 2008-05-19.
- ^ 잡지 > 참살이 > 배숙
- ^ "Baesuk (Cooked Pear)" (in English). Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corporation. http://www.foodinkorea.org/eng_food/foodculture/foodculture1_6_b.jsp. Retrieved 2008-05-19.
- ^ Ju Jinsun (주진순). "서울의 희귀종 문배나무 기준 표본목" (in Korean). National Forestry Cooperatives Federation. http://www.sanrimji.com/pdf/2004/11/200411086(1).pdf. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ^ "향설고" (in Korean). Empas Korean Dictionary. http://alldic.empas.com/search/alldic.html?category=A&q=%C7%E2%BC%B3%B0%ED&x=11&y=6&wi=51&po=Y&wv=51&ob=1&ds=44. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ^ "Baesuk (배숙)" (in Korean). Empas / EncyKorea. http://100.empas.com/dicsearch/pentry.html?s=K&i=242441&v=46. Retrieved 2008-05-19.
- ^ ::: 강원도민일보 :::
- ^ 에버케어 헬스케어
- ^ 환절기 감기, 건강차로 이겨내자
- ^ "Naju Pear" (in English). Information Newwork Village. http://www.invil.org/english/speciality/fruit/pear/contents.jsp?con_no=854034&page_no=1. Retrieved 2008-05-19.
[edit] External links
- Baesuk recipe from Changwon City website
- Baesuk recipe
