What's in it
Rice dough, sesame, beans or chestnut.
More about Songpyeon
Families make songpyeon together the night before Chuseok. An old saying links shaping pretty songpyeon to having pretty children.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: usually yes.
- Vegan: possibly — check for egg, dairy and honey.
- Allergens: Sesame.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is Songpyeon?
Small half-moon rice cakes filled with sesame, beans or chestnut and steamed on pine needles — made for Chuseok.
Is Songpyeon vegetarian?
Usually yes.
What is Songpyeon called in Korean?
송편, pronounced “songpyeon”.