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This classic beverage features slow-simmered ginger and cinnamon, finished with dried persimmons and pine nuts.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"80g ginger, peeled and sliced","name":"Ginger","quantity":80,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"freshly peeled","group":"Infusion","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"60g cinnamon sticks","name":"Cinnamon Stick","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sticks","notes":"wash before using","group":"Infusion","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 liters of water","name":"Water","quantity":2,"unit":"l","usQuantity":8.5,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"divided into two pots","group":"Infusion","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"200g brown sugar","name":"Brown Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"dark brown sugar provides deeper color","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"6 dried persimmons (gotgam)","name":"Persimmon","quantity":6,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"piece","form":"dried","notes":"soft, pitted","group":"Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tablespoon pine nuts","name":"Pine Nuts","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"per glass","group":"Garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Clean the ginger thoroughly and slice it thinly. Wash the cinnamon sticks in cold water to remove any dust.","group":"Preparation","title":"Clean the ginger thoroughly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the sliced ginger in one pot with 1l (4 1/4 cups) of water. In a second pot, place the cinnamon sticks with the remaining 1l (4 1/4 cups) of water.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the sliced ginger","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Bring both pots to a boil at 212°F (100°C). Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 40 minutes until the liquids are fragrant and deeply colored.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring both pots to a boil","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Strain the ginger and cinnamon out using a fine-mesh sieve. Combine both liquids into one large pot.","group":"Cooking","title":"Strain the ginger and cinnamon out","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the brown sugar to the combined liquid. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool completely.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Add the brown sugar","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Serve the punch chilled. Garnish each glass with one dried persimmon and a few pine nuts just before serving.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve the punch chilled","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Simmering ginger and cinnamon separately is the secret to a clear, high-quality punch with distinct flavor profiles. If you prefer it sweeter, add more sugar or honey at the final step.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["pot","fine mesh sieve","serving glasses"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","fat_free"],"allergens":["tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.8,"unit":"l","note":"Yields approximately 6 glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The punch can be made several days in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Persimmons should be added 1 hour before serving to soften."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container or glass bottle in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Typically served cold, but can be gently warmed if preferred as a hot tea."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_076ee293cf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1755b914-171d-4ad9-bc1e-603321e845a9","imageAlt":"Sujeonggwa (Korean Cinnamon Ginger Punch) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["traditional","ginger","cinnamon","korean beverage","digestive","refreshing"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sujeonggwa (Korean Cinnamon Ginger Punch)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:55:16.497Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:55:16.497Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_ca9c87ad67","slug":"injeolmi-korean-rice-cakes","title":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes)","description":"A classic Korean dessert consisting of chewy, soft rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour and coated in nutty, toasted soybean powder.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ca9c87ad67%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=385f6364-55ea-4845-ab94-8ac79d9d42d0","imageAlt":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","rice cake","mochi","gluten free","vegan","chewy","soybean","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_ccccb482e4","slug":"kakigori-japanese-shaved-ice","title":"Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice)","description":"A light and airy traditional Japanese dessert made of finely shaved ice flavored with sweet syrups and topped with condensed milk or traditional ingredients like sweetened red beans.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ccccb482e4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=9bded2bc-0f7d-4a29-a087-57febe37da7e","imageAlt":"Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice) — recipe cover","tags":["kakigori","shaved ice","japanese dessert","summer","refreshing","cold treat"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_fe47d48a74","slug":"patbingsu-korean-shaved-ice","title":"Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice)","description":"A classic Korean summer treat featuring snowy shaved ice topped with sweet red bean paste, chewy rice cakes, and creamy condensed milk.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fe47d48a74%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=26197653-fe28-4705-bcc9-a99fc3eeffb9","imageAlt":"Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice) — recipe cover","tags":["patbingsu","shaved ice","korean dessert","red bean","summer","refreshing","mochi"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4}]}