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{{Short description|Korean pear fruit punch}}
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{{Infobox Korean name
|img=Korean beverage-Baesuk-01.jpg
|caption=''Baesuk'' being served with a variety of ''[[tteok]]'', Korean rice cake
|hangul=배숙 / 이숙
|hanja=배熟 / {{linktext|梨|熟}}
|rr=baesuk / isuk
|mr=paesuk / isuk
}}
'''''Baesuk''''' ({{Korean|hangul=배숙}}; {{IPA|ko|pɛ.suk}}) is a variety of ''[[hwachae]]'', [[Korea]]n traditional [[Punch (drink)|fruit punch]] made with ''[[Pyrus pyrifolia|bae]]'' (배: [[Korean pear]]), [[black pepper]]corns, [[ginger]], [[honey]] or sugar, and  water.<ref>[http://www.clickkorea.org/Food/foodguide_view.asp?menubar=4&page=&sendpage=foodSearchList_2.asp&idx=376 Click Korea: Access to Korean Arts & Culture<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719021840/http://www.clickkorea.org/Food/foodguide_view.asp?menubar=4&page=&sendpage=foodSearchList_2.asp&idx=376 |date=2011-07-19 }}</ref><ref name="encyber">{{cite web|url=http://www.encyber.com/search_w/ctdetail.php?masterno=72150&contentno=72150 |title=Baesuk (배숙) |publisher=[[Doosan Encyclopedia]] |accessdate=2008-05-19 |language=Korean }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
==History==
Originally, ''baesuk'' was served in [[Korean royal court cuisine]], so that it was not spread to the public until the mid-20th century. ''Baesuk'' is also called '''''isuk''''', and both terms literally mean "cooked pear" in [[Korean language|Korean]].<ref name="encyber" /> A peeled pear is cut into several pieces easily to be eaten or prepared as a whole<ref>[http://www.digitalorganic.net/bbs/board.php?bo_table=welbeing&wr_id=3 잡지 > 참살이 > 배숙<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and then generally three [[black pepper]]corns are stuck onto the surface<!--Does this mean just under the skin? //follow references.--> of each piece.<ref name="food in Korea">{{cite web|url=http://www.foodinkorea.org/eng_food/foodculture/foodculture1_6_b.jsp |title=Baesuk (Cooked Pear) |publisher=Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corporation |accessdate=2008-05-19 }}</ref> In case of cooking Korean pear a whole pear without  slicing, it is called '''''hyangseolgo''''' (향설고, {{linktext|香|雪|膏}}) and sour and hard ''munbae'' (문배, [[Pyrus ussuriensis]] var.seoulensis) is used.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanrimji.com/pdf/2004/11/200411086(1).pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050524053402/http://www.sanrimji.com/pdf/2004/11/200411086(1).pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=2005-05-24 |script-title=ko:서울의 희귀종 문배나무 기준 표본목 |language=Korean |accessdate=2008-06-16 |author=Ju Jinsun (주진순) |publisher=National Forestry Cooperatives Federation }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://alldic.empas.com/search/alldic.html?category=A&q=%C7%E2%BC%B3%B0%ED&x=11&y=6&wi=51&po=Y&wv=51&ob=1&ds=44 |script-title=ko:향설고 |publisher=[[Empas|Empas Korean Dictionary]] |language=Korean |accessdate=2008-06-16}}</ref>
==Recipe==
The pieces are [[poaching (cooking)|poached]] by [[simmering]] with sliced ginger and sugar or honey over low heat until tender.<ref name="encyber" /> After removing from the heat, gingers are discarded and the mixture is chilled in a cold place. The ''baesuk'' is poured into a glass bowl for ''hwachae'' and is garnished with ground [[pine nut]]s. It can be served with a dash of ''[[yuzu|yujajeub]]'' (유자즙, [[yuzu]] juice) mixed together.<ref name="encyKorea">{{cite web|url=http://100.empas.com/dicsearch/pentry.html?s=K&i=242441&v=46 |title=Baesuk (배숙)|publisher=[[Empas]] / [[EncyKorea]] |accessdate=2008-05-19 |language=Korean}}</ref> ''Baesuk'' is a seasonal food usually drunken cold just like other ''hwachae'' varieties but can be served hot.{{Cn|date=August 2021}}
''Baesuk'' is usually prepared and drunk in the summer or for [[Chuseok]] (Korean [[Mid-Autumn Festival]]).<ref>[http://www.kado.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=278346 ::: 강원도민일보 :::<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[https://archive.today/20120630042547/http://healthcare.evercare.co.kr/service_menu/webzine/wz_02_view.jsp?p_seq=198&p_subject=0004 에버케어 헬스케어<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Together with ''[[sujeonggwa]]'' ([[persimmon]] punch), ''baesuk'' is considered a representative Korean beverage. Due to the similar recipes of the two beverages, ''baesuk'' is sometimes called "''baesujeonggwa''" (배수정과).<ref name="encyber" /> ''Baesuk'' is usually served as [[dessert]] and also considered a good remedy for the [[common cold]].<ref>[http://huryoungman.co.kr/sik/health/2769 환절기 감기, 건강차로 이겨내자<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080804060357/http://www.huryoungman.co.kr/sik/health/2769 |date=2008-08-04 }}</ref> The beverage is widely popular in [[South Korea]] because of the moderate sweet flavor and easy recipe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.invil.org/english/speciality/fruit/pear/contents.jsp?con_no=854034&page_no=1 |title=Naju Pear |publisher=Information Newwork Village |accessdate=2008-05-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718112215/http://www.invil.org/english/speciality/fruit/pear/contents.jsp?con_no=854034&page_no=1 |archivedate=2011-07-18 }}</ref>
==See also==
*[[Sujeonggwa]]
*[[Sikhye]]
*[[List of Korean beverages]]
*[[Korean tea]]
==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080401165623/http://dangam.changwon.go.kr/english/eng_persimmon/en_persimmon03.jsp Baesuk recipe] from [[Changwon]] City website
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071024101259/http://www.skynews.co.kr/skynews_main/ENGLISH/dishes/dishes_037.htm Baesuk recipe]
[[Category:Hwachae]]
[[Category:Non-alcoholic drinks]]
[[Category:Korean royal court cuisine]]