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Dasik-Korean Tea Cookies for Lunar New Year (White Sesame, Black Sesame, Green Tea, Sesame)[/caption]
Korean tea cookies or Dasik (다식 茶食) date all the way back to the 17th century and this is a very traditional sweet prepared for Lunar New Year in Korea. During the Shilla and Goryeo Dynasty, these Korean cookies were served with tea to people of nobility and royalty. These delicate and elegant tea cookies simply melt in your mouth while bringing you the pure flavors of sesame seeds, rice and pollen. Joseon Dynasty records show that when a royal banquet was held, Korean desserts such as Dasik, Yakwa and Gangjeong were all "piled high" (고인다 Goinda) on tables creating an impressive and imposing table. Records show that these towers were as high as 55 centimeters (21+ inches). If you have ever attended a traditional Korean wedding or a 1st birthday (첫돌 Cheotdol) party, then you may still be able to see a table with towers of Korean sweets (although usually now made from fake plastic) stacked ridiculously HIGH!!
So, how is Dasik made? It's pretty simple really...
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