| Omija-hwachae | |
| Country: | Korea |
| National Cuisine: | Korean cuisine |
| Type: | Hwachae |
| Main Ingredient: | Magnolia berries |
| Serving Size: | 1 |
| Calories: | 17.5 |
| Calories Ref: | [1] |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul: | 오미자화채 |
| Hanja: | 五味子花菜 |
| Rr: | omija-hwachae |
| Mr: | omija-hwach'ae |
| Koreanipa: | pronounced as /ko/ |
Omija-hwachae or magnolia berry punch is a sweet and tangy hwachae (punch) made with magnolia berries—omija in Korean.[2] The reddish-pink punch is typically served during hot summer days.[3]
The base is made by infusing dried magnolia berries in water until the color develops, sieving the liquid through a fine cloth, then sweetening with honey, sugar or syrup. It is served with decorative slices of Asian pear and pine nuts floating at the top.