Name: Sae Me Duk (Korean Steamed Buckwheat Cake)
Ingredients: 2 c Buckwheat flour; 1/2 ts Salt; 1/2 c ;water, approximately

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Korean	Grains, Korean	6	Cakes

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Buckwheat flour
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	c	;water, approximately

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare a firm dough with the flour, salt and as much water as necessary
to create a manageable dough.
2. Roll out the dough into a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle. Cut it into six
squares and put them on an oiled perforated tray in a Chinese style
steamer. Cook over moderate heat for 10 minutes.
Serve warm on special days (traditionally served at ceremonials or on
birthdays. Makes 6 cakes.
Source: "The Korean Kitchen" by Copeland Marks
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #012
From: Linda Place <placel@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 1997 20:57:34 +0000

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