Weekend Pick: Ginseng’s Sweet Makeover — Dessert Ideas for the Holidays
Creatrip Team
3 months ago
Ginseng, long prized in Korea for its health benefits, is now being enjoyed as a sweet ingredient in festive desserts. Traditionally used as a tonic, its bitterness can be softened by pairing it with cream, sugar, or fruit. Recipes include: ginseng panna cotta — cream and milk set with gelatin and topped with candied ginseng; ginseng-dried-persimmon rolls (gotgam-mari) — thinly sliced fresh ginseng rolled inside dried persimmon, chilled and sliced; ginseng pancakes — batter enriched with ginseng powder served with fruit and syrup; and ginseng mattang — bite-sized fried ginseng coated in caramelized sugar with nuts. These ideas turn medicinal ginseng into approachable, shareable holiday treats. (gotgam = dried persimmon)
