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Fried deodeok, codonopsis roots in glutinous rice flour

Fried deodeok, codonopsis roots in glutinous rice flour

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Deodeok roots, a plant similar to ginseng, are flattened, soaked in salted water, coated in sticky rice flour, and then deep-fried. They are then soaked i…

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Recipe from KaurJmeb, Wong128hk, Mkn and 1 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This Korean-inspired snack transforms a slightly bitter root vegetable into crispy, bite-sized morsels. Sweetened with honey, it is served as a dessert; while a vinegar and chili pepper sauce makes it a perfect appetizer.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$1.25 $0.31 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.04
  • $0.17
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel the roots, cut them in half lengthwise, then flatten them by gently tapping them. ≈ 8 min
  2. Soak them in lightly salted water to remove any bitterness, then drain and dry them.
  3. Coat them evenly with sifted, sticky rice flour; if the flour is very dry, moisten it with a little water. ≈ 3 min
  4. Fry them in oil at 160 °C until they are golden brown.
  5. Serve with sugar, honey, or, as an appetizer, with a sauce made from vinegar and chili paste. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Fried deodeok, codonopsis roots in glutinous rice flour

  • glutinous rice flour$1.04
  • oil for deep frying$0.17
  • honey or sugar$0.04

Total$1.25

that's $0.31 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Fresh deodeok roots (codonopsis)
  • saltwater
  • glutinous rice flour
  • oil for deep frying
  • honey or sugar
  • Vinegar and chili paste, for the sauce (optional)

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