7 Must-Try Korean Snacks!
We miss Korea, and all the delicious snacks that are from there! Check out 7 Must Try Korean Snacks that you can consider sinking your teeth into, if you haven’t already done so!
LOTTE Choco Pie (초코파이))
1. LOTTE Choco Pie (초코파이)) - LOTTE Choco Pie is a Korean snack cake comprising two small round layers of cake with a marshmallow filling in the middle. The snack is glazed with delicious chocolate coating on the outside, just like a dessert pie. This is a childhood favourite of many in Korea, and is also rather well known in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
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2. NongShim Shrimp Flavored Cracker (새우깡) are shaped like crunchy French fries with narrow ripples. These crunchy snacks also boast a nostalgic element, with flavours that we may have enjoyed from our childhood. For me, I can vividly remember them being lightly spiced, salted and fried. They are made from fresh flour, ground shrimp with a gentle scent of the ocean when we eat it.
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3. Honey Twist Snack (꽈배기) is a variation of the twisted bread, a traditional snack in Korea. This nostalgic snack is for those with a sweet tooth. It is a twisted bread topped with sugar, condensed milk & maple syrup. For those missing a slice of South Korea, they could consider snacking on this for guaranteed sweet moments.
Crown Jolly Pong (죠리퐁)
4. Crown Jolly Pong (죠리퐁) is a crunchy and slightly sweet snack. Many Koreans would have them as a breakfast cereal by pairing a bowl of Crown Jolly Pong with milk, or simply have them as a quick bite on the go. The texture reminds us of healthier wheat snacks and yet still retains its puffiness; a delicious snack for us to try definitely!
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5. NongShim Onion Rings has a mouth-watering aroma, which reminds us of delicious Korean cheeseburgers with hot-piping onions in them. We simply love the crispy rings, with just the right ratio of savouriness & sweetness, accompanied a dash of chilli powder to give us a subtle spice kick.
Crown Couque Dasse (쿠크다스)
6. Crown Couque Dasse (쿠크다스) is a renowned South-Korean biscuit with a soft texture that seemingly melts in our mouth. The mascarpone cheese and the butter cookie exterior brings about savoury taste notes - and when eaten together, the flavours go well together. This classic South Korean biscuit makes for a perfect snack to consume with a cup of hot beverage. Best for your coffee break!
Haitai French Apple Pie (해태)
7. Haitai French Apple Pie (해태) is a delicious sweet and savoury South Korean staple snack that one would think of eating when scouring for a “pastry-like” snack. It boasts delicious layers of flakes while having the familiar jam in the middle for us to enjoy.
All in all, here are our top 7 must-try recommendations ! Do give them a go and hopefully it will bring about a temporary nostalgic relief for those who yearn to travel to South Korea.
