Sweet and Fragrant Cinnamon Honey Yakbap
Utilizing Cinnamon Honey! Making Healthy and Delicious Yakbap
Introducing a recipe for delicious and healthy yakbap made with brown rice, using up leftover cinnamon honey! The subtle cinnamon aroma and sweetness blend together to create a nutritious snack that everyone from children to adults will love. It’s perfect for holidays, special occasions, or even as a filling meal replacement! Plenty of nuts and cranberries are added to enhance texture and flavor.
Main Ingredients- 2 bowls (approx. 2 cups) brown rice
- 1.5 bowls mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, peanuts, etc.)
- 1.5 bowls dried cranberries
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 2 bowls (approx. 2 cups) of brown rice, the main ingredient for yakbap. Wash the rice thoroughly and then soak it for about 2 hours. This soaking process is the secret to making the rice grains tender and completing a more delicious yakbap.
Step 2
After soaking for 2 hours, drain the brown rice completely using a sieve. It’s important to drain the water thoroughly, as insufficient draining can lead to a watery consistency in the yakbap.
Step 3
Now it’s time to make the delicious seasoning sauce that will determine the taste of your yakbap. Start by placing 2 tablespoons of cinnamon honey into a generous bowl. The subtle cinnamon aroma and sweetness of the honey will enhance the yakbap’s flavor.
Step 4
Add 6 tablespoons of soy sauce to the cinnamon honey. Soy sauce adds umami and plays a crucial role in giving the yakbap its color.
Step 5
Next, add 4 tablespoons of sesame oil to bring in a nutty aroma. Sesame oil will make the yakbap’s flavor even deeper and richer.
Step 6
Finally, add a pinch of salt to balance the overall flavors of the seasoning. Salt helps to harmonize the sweetness and saltiness, creating a more profound taste.
Step 7
Mix the prepared seasoning ingredients thoroughly using a whisk or spoon until well combined. Stir enough so that all ingredients are harmoniously blended into a delicious seasoning sauce.
Step 8
Pour 3 cups of water into the well-mixed seasoning. This water will be used to cook the rice. Stir again to ensure the seasoning and water are well blended.
Step 9
Add 1 cup of sugar. You can adjust the sweetness according to your preference. Keep in mind the sweetness from the cinnamon honey when adjusting the overall sweetness.
Step 10
Generously add 1.5 bowls of healthy mixed nuts. Prepare nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and peanuts according to your preference. The nutty flavor and popping texture with every bite add to the charm of yakbap.
Step 11
Add half a bowl (approx. 0.5 bowls) of pine nuts here to add a luxurious flavor. Pine nuts will elevate the taste and visual appeal of the yakbap.
Step 12
Add half a bowl (approx. 0.5 bowls) of dried cranberries to add a refreshing flavor and color. The tart and sweet taste from the dried cranberries cuts through any richness and adds a vibrant touch to the yakbap.
Step 13
After adding all the ingredients together, check if there is enough seasoning liquid to just cover the ingredients. Cooking the rice in this state will result in moist and delicious yakbap.
Step 14
Now, transfer the pot containing all the ingredients into a pressure cooker. Using a pressure cooker will make the rice moister and softer, improving the yakbap’s texture.
Step 15
Set the pressure cooker to the ‘multi-grain’ cooking mode and press start. Cooking in multi-grain mode ensures the brown rice is evenly cooked and results in a sticky, chewy yakbap.
Step 16
Once the pressure cooker finishes cooking, your delicious yakbap is ready! A wonderful aroma will fill the air when you open the lid. Open it carefully.
Step 17
Gently mix the finished yakbap with a spatula or spoon, being careful not to mash the rice grains. Let it cool down slightly. Trying to shape it while it’s too hot can make it difficult to form.
Step 18
Transfer the slightly cooled yakbap into a prepared square mold or dish. Press it down firmly with a spatula or spoon to shape it solidly. Pressing it down like this makes it easy to slice and eat like mochi later.
Step 19
Once shaped, place the yakbap in the freezer to set. This will allow you to enjoy it as a firm yakbap cake (or yakbap tteok) that can be sliced like mochi. You can take it out and thaw it whenever you want a convenient and delicious snack.
Step 20
Your healthy and delicious yakbap, infused with fragrant cinnamon honey and savory nuts, is complete! Enjoy your meal.
