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dalgona

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[dal-goh-nuh, dahl-guh-nah] / dælˈgoʊ nə, ˈdɑl gə nɑ /

noun

dalgona, plural dalgonas plural
  1. Korean Cooking. a Korean sweet made from a mixture of melted sugar and baking soda, often with a shape imprinted on the surface.

  2. dalgona coffee.


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While Simon didn’t say if the dalgona challenge would be replicated in one of the event’s games, it’s safe to assume they will be heavily featured at Squid Game: The Trials.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 25, 2023

He adds, “There are certain things, like the dalgona cookies that are prominent in the series, that we think fans will love.”

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 25, 2023

In recent years, viral recipes like feta pasta, dalgona coffee and butter boards have taken the world by storm.

From Salon Mar. 15, 2023

TikTokers are getting in on the dalgona candy action by whipping up the sweet at home.

From Fox News Oct. 10, 2021

Also known as ppopgi, dalgona is a crackly, honeycomb-like candy popular in South Korea and prominently featured in the Netflix show “Squid Game.”

From New York Times Oct. 5, 2021

He now sells more than 500 dalgonas a day, from less than 200 before the show’s premiere.

From Reuters Oct. 1, 2021

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