Hobakjuk (Korean Pumpkin Porridge)
This comforting Korean pumpkin porridge, or Hobakjuk, is a naturally sweet and creamy dish perfect for a nourishing breakfast. Made with kabocha squash, short-grain rice, and a touch of sweetness, it's a gentle start to any day. The subtle sweetness and smooth texture make it a delightful and easy-to-digest meal.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 50 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Enkel
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde nøtter og trenøtter. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 900 gkabocha squash, peeled, seeded, and chopped into 1-inch cubes
- 1 000 mlwater
- 0,5 koppsweet short-grain rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
- 2 sssugar
- 0,5 tssalt
- 2 sssweet short-grain rice flour
slurry
- 4 sswater, for slurry
garnish
- 1 sspine nut, for garnish(valgfritt)
Utstyr
blender · large pot · spoon · whisk
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Place the chopped kabocha squash and water in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Omtrent 8 min
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is very tender.
Omtrent 20 min
- 3
Carefully transfer the cooked squash and cooking liquid to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: Ensure the mixture cools slightly before blending in a conventional blender to prevent steam buildup.
- 4
Return the pumpkin puree to the pot. Add the soaked short-grain rice, sugar, and salt.
Omtrent 1 min
- 5
Bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for about 10-12 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and thickened.
Omtrent 12 min
Kokkens tips: Stirring is crucial to prevent the porridge from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet short-grain rice flour and the slurry water to create a smooth paste.
Omtrent 1 min
- 7
Pour the rice flour slurry into the simmering porridge, stirring constantly until the porridge thickens to your desired consistency.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Add the slurry gradually to control the thickness.
- 8
Remove from heat and serve warm, optionally garnished with pine nuts.
Hold den god
Store leftover Hobakjuk in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to reach desired consistency.