Hwajeon

Hwajeon
Jindallae-hwajeon (pan-fried Korean rhododendron rice cakes)
TypeJeon, tteok
Place of originKorea
Associated cuisineKorean cuisine
Main ingredientsEdible flowers, glutinous rice flour, honey
Korean name
Hangul
화전
Hanja
花煎
RRhwajeon
MRhwajŏn
IPA[hwa.dʑʌn]
Other names
Hangul
꽃부꾸미; 꽃지지미
RRkkotbukkumi; kkotjijimi
MRkkotpukkumi; kkotchijimi
IPA[k͈ot̚.p͈u.k͈u.mi]; [k͈ot̚.t͈ɕi.dʑi.mi]

Hwajeon, kkotbukkumi, kkotjijimi, (Korean: 화전) or flower cake is a small Korean pan-fried rice cake. It is made out of glutinous rice flour, honey and edible petals from seasonal flowers, such as rhododendron. It is eaten during the festivals of Samjinnal and Buddha's Birthday.