''Hobak-juk'' () or pumpkin porridge is a variety of Korean porridge, or ''
juk'', made with
pumpkin and
glutinous rice flour.
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Preparation
Pumpkins, preferably Korean
cheese pumpkins called ''cheongdung-hobak'' () or
kabocha
Kabocha (; from Japanese カボチャ, 南瓜) is a type of winter squash, a Japanese variety of the species ''Cucurbita maxima.'' It is also called kabocha squash or Japanese pumpkin in North America. In Japan, "''kabocha''" may refer to eithe ...
squash called ''danhobak'' (), are washed and sliced into thick pieces.
It is boiled, peeled, deseeded and mashed.
Mashed pumpkin can be strained to obtain a smoother texture.
It is then mixed with
glutinous rice flour slurry and boiled, during which parboiled
red beans or
black beans may be added.
Another common addition is ''saealsim'' (; literally "bird's egg", named as such due to its resemblance to small bird's eggs, possibly
quail eggs
Quail eggs are eaten and considered a delicacy in many parts of the world, including Asia, Europe, and North America. In Japanese cuisine, they are sometimes used raw or cooked as ''tamago'' in sushi and often found in ''bento'' lunches.
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), the small rice cake balls made of glutinous rice flour kneaded with hot water.
Finally, salt and optionally sugar is added, to taste.
See also
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Patjuk
''Patjuk'' ( ko, 팥죽 ) is a type of Korean juk consisting of red beans and rice. It is commonly eaten during the winter season in Korea, and is associated to '' dongji'' (winter solstice),
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List of porridges
Porridge is a dish made by boiling ground, crushed, or chopped starchy plants (typically grains) in water, milk, or both, with optional flavorings, and is usually served hot in a bowl or dish. It may be served as a sweet or savory dish, depend ...
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List of squash and pumpkin dishes
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References
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Juk
Squash and pumpkin dishes