Korean Black Sesame Porridge
Black sesame seeds are blended smooth with water to create a dark paste, which is stirred into softened soaked rice over low heat until the porridge turns a deep charcoal color. Pre-toasting the sesame seeds before blending doubles their nutty intensity, producing a complex flavor that lands somewhere between toasted grain and roasted nut. Adding the sesame liquid after the rice has already softened makes it easier to control thickness, and a small amount of sugar introduces a subtle sweet layer beneath the nuttiness. Black sesame is naturally rich in anthocyanins and unsaturated fats, which is why this porridge has long been served as a restorative meal.
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Instructions
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Soak rice for 30 minutes.
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Blend black sesame seeds with water until very smooth.
- 3
Simmer rice and water over low heat, stirring frequently.
- 4
Once rice is soft, add sesame liquid and season with salt and sugar.
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