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Jatjuk (잣죽) – Rice Porridge with Pine Nuts
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Jatjuk (잣죽) – Rice Porridge with Pine Nuts
Laura Chen
2
80 Minuten
45 Minuten
330
Korean
Main course
Jatjuk is a gentle, nourishing Korean porridge made from pine nuts and rice. It is especially popular in the cold months and is often prized for its mild, nutty flavor.

Ingredients
- 35 g pine nuts
- 100 g short-grain rice
- 960 ml water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown.
- Grind the toasted pine nuts finely in a blender. Set a few whole nuts aside for garnish.
- Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 1 hour. Drain it and grind it finely in the blender with 200 ml of the measured water.
- Bring the remaining water to a boil in a medium pot.
- Add the ground rice and the ground pine nuts and stir well.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the porridge for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
- Add the salt and stir well. If needed, stir in the honey for a light sweetness.
- Ladle the porridge into bowls and garnish with the whole pine nuts.
- Serve warm.
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