Hobakjuk (Sweet Pumpkin Porridge)
Hobakjuk is a slow-cooked pumpkin porridge blended smooth and thickened with glutinous rice flour, with naturally sweet flavor and velvety body.
Instructions
- 1
Remove seeds and steam the kabocha with skin on for 15 minutes until soft.
- 2
Cool slightly, peel, then blend with 300ml water until smooth.
- 3
Pour the puree into a pot and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
- 4
Dissolve glutinous rice flour in 150ml water, then slowly pour into the pot.
- 5
Add milk, sugar, and salt, then stir 5-7 minutes until it reaches your preferred thickness.
- 6
Serve warm in bowls and garnish with pine nuts.
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