Subak-hwachae (Korean: 수박화채) or watermelon punch is a variety of hwachae (traditional Korean punch) in which watermelon is a primary ingredient.[1] It is widely consumed during summer throughout Korea to keep cool in hot temperatures.[2]
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| Type | Hwachae |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Korea |
| Associated cuisine | Korean cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Watermelon |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 수박화채 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 수박花菜 |
| Revised Romanization | subak-hwachae |
| McCune–Reischauer | subak-hwach'ae |
| IPA | [su.ba.kʰwa.tɕʰɛ] |
Preparation
editWatermelon is cut in half, and the interior flesh is either scooped out using a melon baller or cut into small pieces with a knife. Then, the seeds are removed.[3] The hollowed watermelon rind may be cut decoratively and used as the serving bowl for the finished hwachae.[1] Watermelon juice, sweeteners like sugar and honey and sometimes water is also added to the punch.[1] To complete the preparation, scooped or sliced watermelon pieces, bits of other fruits, and ice cubes are put in the bowl. Occasionally, soju is thrown in the mix as well for an alcoholic punch.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Subak-hwachae" 수박화채. Doopedia (in Korean). Doosan Corporation. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ "Kind of Eumcheongryu: Hwachae (Honeyed juice mixed with fruits)". Food in Korea. Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corporation. Archived from the original on 15 April 2009. Retrieved 21 May 2008.
- ^ Yoon, Sook-ja (Summer 2005). "Hwachae: Refreshing Beverages to Beat the Summer Heat" (PDF). Koreana. No. 19. pp. 76–79. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ Kim, Dakota (4 August 2015). "5 Cooling Korean Punches to Soothe Your Heat Stroke". Paste. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
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