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Omija-hwachae (오미자화채; 五味子花菜) or magnolia berry punch is a sweet and tangy hwachae (punch) made with magnolia berries—omija in Korean.[2] The reddish-pink punch is typically served during hot summer days.[3]

Omija-hwachae

Type	Hwachae
Place of origin	Korea
Associated national cuisine	Korean cuisine
Serving temperature	4–10 °C (39–50 °F)
Main ingredients	Magnolia berries
Food energy (per 1 serving)	17.5 kcal (73 kJ)[1]
Cookbook: Omija-hwachae

Korean name
Hangul	오미자화채
Hanja	五味子花菜
Revised Romanization	omija-hwachae
McCune–Reischauer	omija-hwach'ae
IPA	[o.mi.dʑa.ɦwa.tɕʰɛ]

Preparation

The base is made by infusing dried magnolia berries in water until the color develops, sieving the liquid through a fine cloth, then sweetening with honey, sugar or syrup.[2] It is served with decorative slices of Asian pear and pine nuts floating at the top.[2]

See also

• Omija-cha – magnolia berry tea

References

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