Baekseolgi (백설기) is a kind of rice cake (tteok) made of rice flour dough.[1] It is originated in Korea and a prime part of Korean culture. A Baekseolgi contains rice flour, sugar, and salt. It is usually eaten on the special occasions among Korean people, such as the 100th day of an infant after birth.[2] The cakes are colored white, a colour that symbolizes purity and holiness. The cakes are shared with neighbors or friends on the 100th day (baegil), but not on samchiril (the 21st day).

Baekseolgi

Type	Tteok
Place of origin	Korea
Main ingredients	Rice flour, sugar, salt
Cookbook: Baekseolgi   Media: Baekseolgi

See also

• Korean cuisine
• Tteok
• Sirutteok
• Bánh bò
• White sugar sponge cake

References