Songpyeon

Songpyeon is a traditional Korean rice cake made from glutinous rice and filled with sweet ingredients like sesame, beans, or honey. These crescent-shaped treats are typically crafted during the Korean harvest festival, Chuseok, symbolizing gratitude for a bountiful harvest. The rice dough is shaped by hand, filled, then steamed over pine needles, which impart a natural aroma and color. Songpyeon are enjoyed as part of family rituals, representing unity and wishing for good fortune. Their preparation and sharing foster cultural heritage and connect families to Korea’s agricultural roots.