[1] The Siru is also used during shamanic rituals and is even offered on the tables for daegamsin (대감신, state official God).

[3] This cake is generally used for bad fortune prevention rituals (aengmagi) to bring wealth, luck and health into the households.

According to steaming method, sirutteok is subdivided into two groups: seolgitteok (설기떡) and kyeotteok (켜떡).

Seolgitteok---also called muritteok (무리떡)---is regarded as the most basic form of sirutteok and is made only with rice.

Danggwi leaves (당귀잎; Ostericum grosseserratum), seogi mushroom (manna lichen), radish, artemisia, pepper, and Korean wine for example, whereas honey and sugar are used as sweeteners.