Hobakjuk (Pumpkin Porridge)
Velvety Korean pumpkin porridge with a naturally sweet, nutty depth from roasted pumpkin and a silky body from ground sweet rice. Gentle simmering and a quick mash yield a comforting, spoonable texture finished with toasty pine nuts for contrast.
2 lb pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup sweet rice, soaked in cold water 2 hours, drained
3 cup water
1 cup water, for blending the soaked rice
2 tbsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 tbsp unsalted butter, optional, for richness
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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