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Sweet Red Bean Porridge — traditional dish from Korea, South Korea
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Nutritional Values

🔥260kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾52gCarbs
🥑1gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Sweet Red Bean Porridge

How to order / say it
Say it 팥죽 — [Pat-jook]
Order I'd like the patjuk, please.
Locally 팥죽 주세요.
Say locally

A sweet porridge made with red beans, often eaten in winter.

Why try it?

Patjuk is deeply rooted in Korean tradition, especially during the winter solstice, carrying cultural and historical significance. In Busan, it reflects the harmonious blend of earthy and sweet flavors representative of Korean comfort foods.

How it tastes

Rich and slightly grainy, patjuk offers a soothing sweet experience from the slow-cooked red beans with chewy rice cake pieces. The subtle scent of beans and sticky rice is captivating in the cold months.

Origin & History — first documented: 1200

Patjuk dates back to the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) and is traditionally enjoyed during the winter solstice, believed to ward off evil spirits. This tradition has kept patjuk a loved dish in Korean homes.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 250 g red beans
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🌾 150 g glutinous rice flour
  • 🥕 1000 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Soak the red beans overnight and drain.
  2. 2 Cook beans in a pot of water until soft.
  3. 3 Blend cooked beans until smooth, then return to pot.
  4. 4 Add sugar and salt, cooking until thick.
  5. 5 Prepare rice cake balls and add to the porridge, cooking briefly before serving.

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