 "Yaksik" is also mentioned in various books from the Joseon period such as "Dongguk Sesigi" (동국세시기), "Yeolyang Seisigi" (열양세시기), "Dong'guk Yeoji Seungram" (동국여지승람).In "Yeolyang Seisigi", it is said that envoys to China shared "yaksik" with the people in Yeonkyung, and most enjoyed the dish.Glutinous rice is steamed and mixed with honey, brown sugar, and "ganjang" to colorize the rice.