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Patjuk
Korean red bean porridge
Patjuk is a creamy porridge of red adzuki beans, traditionally eaten by Koreans at the winter solstice (Dongji).
Small glutinous rice balls (saealsim) float in the porridge; they symbolize years of life and are said to ward off misfortune.
Servings4
Time60 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Red adzuki beans250 g
- Water1.5 l
- Glutinous rice flour120 g
- Salt1 tsp
- Sugarto taste
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
Cook the beans soft and pass through a sieve.
Simmer the purée with water into a creamy porridge.
Knead glutinous flour with warm water, form small balls.
Cook the balls in the porridge until they rise.
Season with salt and sugar, serve warm.
Make it original
Adzuki beans and glutinous rice flour for patjuk are in the Asia Boutique.