Plum and Grain Dasik: A Healthy Traditional Snack
Delicious and Nutritious Plum Grain Dasik: A No-Cook Summer Treat
Beat the summer heat with this no-cook traditional Korean snack! Our Plum Grain Dasik is easy to make, incredibly satisfying, and packed with healthy goodness. We’ve combined the tartness of fresh plums with wholesome grains for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 2 fresh plums
- 1 dried plum (prune)
- 5 pine nuts
- Dasik mold (traditional Korean cookie press)
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup mixed grain flour (approx. 40g)
- 1 Tbsp strawberry powder
- 1 Tbsp green tea powder
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil (or sesame oil)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gather all your ingredients for making the delicious Plum Grain Dasik. Ensure your fresh plums are washed and pitted, and have your pine nuts ready for a delightful crunch.
Step 2
Thoroughly wash the fresh plums under running water. Remove the pits and chop them into small, manageable pieces. Make sure no pits remain.
Step 3
Place the chopped fresh plums and the honey into a blender. Blend until you achieve a smooth, pureed consistency. The smoother the puree, the better the texture of your dasik.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the mixed grain flour with the plum and honey puree. Mix well with a spatula or your hands until a cohesive dough forms. Adjust the consistency if needed – it should be firm enough to mold but not too dry.
Step 5
Divide the dough into small portions, about the size of a marble. Roll each portion into a smooth ball. Ensuring uniform size will help the dasik look neat when pressed in the mold.
Step 6
Line your dasik mold with plastic wrap. Lightly brush the wrap with a drop or two of perilla oil to prevent sticking. Place a dough ball into the lined mold and press down firmly with your fingers or a tool, shaping it according to the mold’s design.
Step 7
Carefully lift the plastic wrap out of the mold. The dasik should come out cleanly attached to the wrap. Check that it has released from the mold without damage.
Step 8
For the garnish, thinly peel the dried plum (prune) in a spiral. Carefully unroll it and place a pine nut in the center. Roll it up tightly to form a decorative garnish. Secure it so the pine nut doesn’t fall out.
Step 9
Arrange the finished dasik attractively on a serving plate. Lightly dust with strawberry powder, green tea powder, and a bit of grain flour for color. Finally, place the prepared dried plum and pine nut garnish on top to complete your beautiful and healthy Plum Grain Dasik. Enjoy chilled for a refreshing treat!
