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Sujeonggwa (Ginger Cinnamon Punch)

SUJEONGGWA (KOREAN CINNAMON GINGER PUNCH) IN THE WINTER WITH SOME DRIED PERSIMMON IS SIMPLY A FABULOUS DESSERT DRINK THAT WILL ALSO KEEP THE COLD AWAY!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 50 kcal
Course: Dessert , Drinks
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 10 cups water
  • 40 g fresh ginger (1.5 oz)
  • 20 g cinnamon sticks (about 2-3 sticks)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
Garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 Tbsp pine nuts
  • dried persimmons (Gotgam 곶감)

Instructions

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  1. Peel fresh ginger and slice thin.
  2. Rinse cinnamon sticks in water.
  3. Prepare 2 pots or kettle that can hold 5 cups or more.
  4. Add sliced ginger to one pot with 5 cups of water. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 min.
  5. Add cinnamon sticks to another pot with 5 cups of water. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 min.
  6. Strain ginger water and cinnamon water to filter any debris.
  7. In a large pot or kettle, combine ginger and cinnamon water. Add 1/2 cup sugar and stir.
  8. Bring to boil and simmer for 2-3 min. Cool. Chill in refrigerator to serve cold.
  9. If serving dried persimmon, soak whole dried persimmon (including the stem) in punch for at least 2 hrs before serving so it will become soft at serving time. If you leave the dried persimmons in too long, it will start to disintegrate so do not leave in the liquid too long. Also, not removing the stem will keep the fruit in whole shape.
  10. Serve cold. Garnish with few pine nuts on top.

Notes

  • Alternatively, freeze Sujeonggwa for 3-4 hrs. Break big ice chunks and serve like a slushy. Cooking ginger and cinnamon together has a cancelling effect so it is good to cook it separately first until the flavor is fully infused into the water.

Nutrition Information

Calories 50kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 25mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50

% Daily Value*

Calories 50kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 25mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.