Danpat-juk (Sweet Red Bean Porridge)
Danpat-juk is a thick sweet red bean porridge with deep earthy sweetness and chewy glutinous rice dumplings.
Instructions
- 1
Rinse beans, boil with water for 10 minutes, then discard the first boiling water.
- 2
Add fresh water and simmer for 35-40 minutes until beans are tender.
- 3
Mash and strain two-thirds of the beans, leaving one-third whole for texture.
- 4
Mix glutinous rice flour with hot water, then shape small rice balls.
- 5
Bring bean mixture to a simmer with sugar, salt, and cinnamon; add rice balls and cook until they float.
- 6
Adjust thickness and simmer 3 more minutes before serving warm.
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