All About Misugaru + Misugaru Dalgona Latte Recipe | 미수가루 — ahnest kitchen (2024)

Pronounced: MEE-SU GAH-RU

Love a cereal, malty, nutty flavor in your latte or smoothie? Then you’ll love Misugaru. It’s caffeine free, nutritious, a low calorie yet filling beverage that Koreans have been drinking for centuries.

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What is Misugaru?

Misugaru is a powder comprised of multi grains that have been roasted and grounded into powder. These grains are often a mix of barley, oats, quinoa, sweet rice, brown rice, lentils, soybean, millet, adzuki beans, and other grains. It’s often drank as a nutritious beverage and meal replacement by Koreans.

Best part? It’s low in calories, healthy, caffeine free, and full of nutrition, folates, and calcium.

It’s an old school, traditional Korean drink. A lot of Koreans drink this to lose weight because it keeps you full for a long time.

I actually drink this often after a workout when I am in the mood for a nice, filling latte— whole milk with spoonfuls of misugaru, full fat milk, and some banana. It keeps me full until dinner.

How is it Served?

The classic way to make this is mix 2-3 tablespoons of Misugaru with some cold or hot milk and sweetener of choice (typically honey). Add in some ice if serving cold or serve it as a hot, soothing latte. Mmmm.

Or as a topping for ice cream or patbingsu.

Where to buy Misugaru & Which one?

So here’s my recommendation. Misugaru has a unique flavor— it’s definitely an acquired taste.
If you’ve never tried Misugaru, try the instant Misugaru pack first and follow the pack’s instructions. This will give you an idea of what Misugaru tastes like.

If you like it, hooray! Then stop buying the instant pack and buy pure misugaru without all the added stuff and make it your own way.

You can buy instant Misugaru (contains added sugars) that you can just pop in and mix with your milk.
Or you can buy pure Misugaru without the added sugars.

Korean Grocery Store: They will have instant Misugaru and pure Misugaru in stock.

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Local Korean Rice Cake Bakery: They will sell pure, freshly roasted ground Misugaru by the pound. This is my preference because I can buy the exact amount I want, and there’s a lot of powders I can buy, not just Misugaru, and some delicious Korean rice cakes!

I would Google Search: ‘Korean Rice Cake Bakery near me’, and you should be able to find some local to you.

If you’re in Orange County, California, my favorite location is Han Yang Bakery in Garden Grove.

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Author: Sarah Ahn

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Classic Misugaru Latte + Misugaru Dalgona Whip

Love a cereal, malty, nutty flavor in your latte or smoothie? Then you’ll love Misugaru. This latte is not only flavorful, but it’s a healthy-protein packed beverage Koreans have been drinking for centuries. Make it special with a Misugaru Dalgona Whip!

Prep time: Cook time: 5 MTotal time: 5 M

Ingredients:

Classic Misugaru Latte

  • 2-3 Tbsp misugaru
  • 1 cup of milk
  • Sweetener of choice (honey, sugar, condensed milk, banana, sugar syrup, etc.)*

Misugaru Dalgona Whip (optional)

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1.5 tsp Misugaru

Instructions:

How to cook Classic Misugaru Latte + Misugaru Dalgona Whip

Misugaru Latte

  1. In a shaker or blender, mix all ingredients. Adjust misugaru and sweetener according to taste.
  2. Serve hot or cold (add ice cubes). Additionally, you may serve with a Misugaru dalgona whip (recipe below)!

Misugaru Dalgona Whip (optional)

  1. Create Misugaru Latte, but add no sweetner to this latte base because the Dalgona Misugaru whip will be very sweet. Set aside.
  2. Make Dalgona Whip: In a medium pot, boil 1/4 cup of water with 1/4 cup sugar. Over medium heat, stir until a syrup develops (mix often!).
  3. With a hand mixer, beat 1 egg white. Once stiff peaks form, add in desired amount of sugar syrup, and continue to beat egg whites. Add in 1.5 tsp of Misugaru while beating egg whites. Set aside once thickened.
  4. Add this whip on top of Misugaru latte, and mix when ready to drink!

Notes:

If adding Misugaru Dalgona Whip, do NOT sweeten this latte base because the Dalgona whip will be very sweet!The Dalgona Misugaru Whip will not be as thick as the classic Coffee Dalgona due to the texture of Misugaru. It will still thicken up and be tasty!

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Pretty simple recipe! The Dalgona whip is something I tried for fun, and it came out really good. Granted, it’s not as airy and thick as the traditional Coffee Dalgona, but it was still foamy and thick, and it added a great flavor! Definitely a treat.

I personally think Misugaru will be a popular food trend in the future, just like how I predicted Matcha would be back in 2010! I remember drinking matcha in high school, and so many people would ask what that green drink was and comment that it tasted like seaweed. Fast forward to 2020, matcha shops are everywhere!

I predict this will be the same for Misugaru. We shall wait and see!

Hope you enjoyed learning about Misagaru.

Eat Well,
Sarah

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All About Misugaru + Misugaru Dalgona Latte Recipe | 미수가루 — ahnest kitchen (2024)

FAQs

Is misugaru good for you? ›

Despite its popularity, is misugaru healthy? Yes! Because of its protein content, fiber, calcium, and vitamins and minerals, misugaru is also regarded as a healthy – and still tasty – option.

Does misugaru make you gain weight? ›

It's low in calories, healthy, caffeine free, and full of nutrition, folates, and calcium. It's an old school, traditional Korean drink. A lot of Koreans drink this to lose weight because it keeps you full for a long time.

Is misugaru hot or cold? ›

You can enjoy misugaru as a hot or cold drink but lately, I've been loving it as a frozen shake. I typically use oat milk, a few spoons of misugaru powder, agave syrup, and ice. But the good thing about this recipe is you can adjust the ingredients according to your taste and preferences!

Is misugaru a meal replacement? ›

Sounds strange, but that creamy, slightly-muddy texture makes it fun to drink. Misugaru is a very nutritious powder made from a mix of Korean grains, cereals and beans. For decades, Koreans have been drinking misugaru as a meal substitute.

Is misugaru high in protein? ›

Misugaru is commonly added to water or milk and stirred to make a drink. Sugar or condensed milk can be added as a sweetener. The beverage is high in protein, vitamins, calcium, magnesium, molybdenum, folate, and selenium, and is a dieter's drink, as it is quite filling but low in calories.

Does Greek yogurt cause weight gain? ›

Greek yogurt is protein-rich, so it may help people feel fuller for longer. Research suggests that people may eat less throughout the day after a meal that is high in protein. A further study found that increasing dietary protein lead people to consume fewer calories overall, which contributed to greater weight loss.

Can cereal cause weight gain? ›

Breakfast cereals can be puffed, flaked or chopped but they can contain sugar and if eaten too often can contribute to weight gain and health problems like tooth decay and hypertension . It's important that you wisely choose whole grains that are healthy and contain less sugar, fat, and salt.

Do rice crackers make you gain weight? ›

It is possible that rice cakes may make you gain weight. This is especially true if you eat several at a time and top them with unhealthy things. Rice cakes are a snack food. They are disk-shaped products made of puffed rice (white or brown).

What is the flavor of Misugaru? ›

Flavor Profile

Misugaru tea boasts a toasty, hearty aroma with a nutty and slightly sweet flavor. Its taste is often described as robust and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for those who enjoy a blend of grains.

What does a Misugaru latte taste like? ›

Misugaru latte is a simple and nutritious Korean multigrain drink. It has a nutty and earthy taste, and is often served icy cold on a hot summer day.

Is it OK to drink meal replacement? ›

Most people should not consume pre-made, bottled meal replacements on a day-to-day basis.” Meal replacement shakes are not without their benefits, but incorporating them into a balanced diet takes a good understanding of what kind of nutrients your body needs.

Can Greek yogurt be a meal replacement? ›

Yogurt may be most beneficial for weight loss when used to replace high calorie, low protein foods rather than when simply added to your diet. As it may help you feel full for longer, this dairy product could naturally lead you to eat fewer calories throughout the day.

Can cereal be a meal replacement? ›

BOTTOM LINE: On the cereal diet, you replace two meals per day with cereal and milk while keeping your third meal and snacks low in calories. It may aid short-term weight loss but is not sustainable or nutritionally balanced.

What is the healthiest Korean dish? ›

Here's a list of some of the best options.
  • Fermented cabbage. ...
  • Korean rice bowl (bibimbap). ...
  • Seaweed and rice rolls (kimbap/gimbap). ...
  • Cold soy milk noodle soup (konggusku). ...
  • Sliced beef with vegetables and rice (bulgolgi). ...
  • Soft tofu stew (soondubu jjigae). ...
  • Steamed, stir-fried, and seasoned vegetable dishes.
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Are Korean yogurt drinks healthy? ›

Absolutely! It is actually recommended for adults to drink one to two bottles of Yakult every day to help support digestion and the immune system.

Is Korean mixed grain rice healthy? ›

Seeing the list of ingredients, it is no surprise that this is super healthy. Brown/Red/Black rice are all filled with fiber which encourages good digestion. The beans are rich in antioxidants. Grains contain a lot of vitamins that our body needs.

Are Korean desserts healthy? ›

Korean traditional desserts are exquisite in beauty, low in calories, and nutritious. In addition, Korean desserts are healthy. Most of the time, sweets are made from nutritious foods such as rice flour, honey, beans, and other cereals.

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