Hwajeon

Hwajeon is a unique South Korean rice pancake topped with edible flowers. It is traditionally prepared in spring with either Korean azaleas, pear blossoms, rose petals, or wild chrysanthemums. It is believed that hwajeon has origins in the Koryo Dynasty, when it was consumed at a traditional picnic called Hwajeon Nori. The women used to make hwajeon and socialize, dance, or write poetry at the picnic. The name of this sweet dish means flower cake in Sino-Korean, and along with being a flavorful treat, hwajeon can also be considered a true work of art.