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.
Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin
- Skupni čas
- 50 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Zahtevnost
- Lahko
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Priprava
Sestavine
Sestavine
- 900 gkabocha squash, peeled, seeded, and chopped into 1-inch cubes
- 1000 mlwater
- 0,5 skodelicasweet short-grain rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
- 2 žlicasugar
- 0,5 žličkasalt
- 2 žlicasweet short-grain rice flour
slurry
- 4 žlicawater, for slurry
garnish
- 1 žlicapine nut, for garnish(neobvezno)
Oprema
blender · large pot · spoon · whisk
Postopek
Korak za korakom
- 1
Place the chopped kabocha squash and water in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Približno 8 min
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is very tender.
Približno 20 min
- 3
Carefully transfer the cooked squash and cooking liquid to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
Približno 2 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 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.
Približno 12 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
- 7
Pour the rice flour slurry into the simmering porridge, stirring constantly until the porridge thickens to your desired consistency.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Add the slurry gradually to control the thickness.
- 8
Remove from heat and serve warm, optionally garnished with pine nuts.
Pravilno shranjevanje
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.