Pumpkin Porridge (Congee) Recipe

Pumpkin Porridge (Congee) Recipe

(Ho-Bak-Juk)

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons glutinous rice, soaked for 1 hour then drained

400 g pumpkin, washed, cut into smaller pieces then slice the skin off with a knife

  and steamed until soft and tender

250 ml water

½ tablespoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

 

Method:

Grind glutinous rice in a blender with 125 ml water.  The ground glutinous rice should be a milky white liquid with some residue.  Remove and set aside.  Puree steamed pumpkin in a blender with remaining water.  Remove and set aside.  Place ground glutinous rice mixture in a heavy pot and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally.  Add puréed pumpkin and simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.  Add salt and sugar then return to the boil before serving.

 

Note:   This is a classic Korean pumpkin porridge.  Kidney beans or sweet pear are often added for extra texture and flavor.

 

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