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.
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- Total tid
- 50 min
- Portioner
- 4
- Svårighetsgrad
- Lätt
Allergeninformation: kan innehålla nötter och trädnötter. Kontrollera alltid ingrediensförpackningen om du har en allergi.
Förberedelser
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 msksugar
- 0,5 tsksalt
- 2 msksweet short-grain rice flour
slurry
- 4 mskwater, for slurry
garnish
- 1 mskpine nut, for garnish(valfritt)
Utrustning
blender · large pot · spoon · whisk
Gör så här
Steg för steg
- 1
Place the chopped kabocha squash and water in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cirka 8 min
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is very tender.
Cirka 20 min
- 3
Carefully transfer the cooked squash and cooking liquid to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
Cirka 2 min
Kockens 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.
Cirka 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.
Cirka 12 min
Kockens 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.
Cirka 1 min
- 7
Pour the rice flour slurry into the simmering porridge, stirring constantly until the porridge thickens to your desired consistency.
Cirka 1 min
Kockens tips: Add the slurry gradually to control the thickness.
- 8
Remove from heat and serve warm, optionally garnished with pine nuts.
Håll det gott
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.