NOW

Bungeoppang looks like a crucian carp, but it contains no fish. Batter is cooked in a fish-shaped iron mold, usually around a sweet red-bean filling, making it one of Korea’s familiar winter street snacks.

THE NAME COMES FROM THE SHAPE

Korea.net describes it as “crucian carp bread” and notes that fish is not an ingredient.

THE FILLING KEEPS EVOLVING

Sweet red bean is the classic filling, but custard, cheese, sweet potato and other versions are now common.

Sources & context

2026-09-18

www.korea.net ↗commons.wikimedia.org ↗