Description
A highly nostalgic, pungent street snack of silkworm pupae boiled in soy sauce and sugar. Known for its earthy, unmistakable odor wafting through parks.
Restaurants serving Beondegi (Silkworm Pupae)
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Beondegi(Silkworm pupae)
- Soy sauce
- Sugar
- Water
Instructions
- Empty a can of Beondegi into a pot.
- Add extra soy sauce, chili, and sugar, and simmer until reduced.
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Key spices
Beondegi's unique earthy odor
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable)
Pairing
Beer / Chamisul
Trivia
[Unique Culture] A massive hurdle for foreigners, but for Korean adults, it's a deeply nostalgic 'childhood memory snack eaten at the park'.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Eaten out of a paper cup, skewered one by one with a toothpick. Biting it causes a 'pop', releasing its unique flavor.
Allergen
Insect (Crustacean allergy warning), Soy