World Flavors Cookbook

Juk (Korean Rice Porridge)

A comforting and easily digestible rice porridge, with varieties ranging from simple plain rice to versions with abalone, pumpkin, or red beans.

Cuisine: South Korea

Ingredients

• 1 cup soaked rice
• 6 cups water or stock
• Variations: abalone, mushrooms, pumpkin, or pine nuts
• Sesame oil, salt

Instructions

1. Sauté rice in sesame oil.
2. Add stock and simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally until the rice is completely broken down and soft.
3. Add chosen ingredients and season with salt.