| Country | Korea |
|---|---|
| National cuisine | Korean cuisine |
| Served | 4-10 C |
| Main ingredient | Magnolia berries |
| Calories | 17.5 |
| Hangul | 오미자화채 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 五味子花菜 |
| Ipa | o.mi.dʑa.ɦwa.tɕʰɛ |
Omija-hwachae (Korean: 오미자화채; Hanja: 五味子花菜) or magnolia berry punch is a sweet and tangy hwachae (punch) made with magnolia berries—omija in Korean.[1] The reddish-pink punch is typically served during hot summer days.[2]
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.[1] It is served with decorative slices of Asian pear and pine nuts floating at the top.[1]
See also
- Omija-cha – magnolia berry tea
References
- ^ Yoon, Sook-ja (Summer 2005). "Hwachae: Refreshing Beverages to Beat the Summer Heat". Koreana. No. 19. pp. 76–79. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ Kim, Dakota (4 August 2015). "5 Cooling Korean Punches to Soothe Your Heat Stroke". Paste. Retrieved 28 June 2017.