Korean Pumpkin Porridge to Reduce Bloating: Hobakjuk
This Korean pumpkin porridge (Hobakjuk) helped me lose 20kg! A light, comforting meal that reduces bloating naturally.
Ingredients
- 600 g aged pumpkin (regular orange pumpkin), peeled
- 500 g water
- 1 tbsp sugar
Glutinous rice flour mixture
- 100 ml water
- 2 tbsp glutinous rice flour
Garnish
- 1 pcs dried jujube (optional)
Equipment
Method
- Cut the pumpkin into ¼ pieces. Pour half a cup of water into a microwave-safe bowl, add the pumpkin, and microwave for 2 minutes.
- Remove the seeds and peel off the skin. Cut the pumpkin into bite-sized pieces.
- Put the pumpkin and 500g of water into a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once it starts boiling, reduce to medium heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- When the pumpkin is fully cooked, blend it until smooth.
- Pour the blended pumpkin back into the pot and simmer over low heat.
- When it slightly thickens, mix the glutinous rice flour with water to make a slurry and pour it into the pot. Stir continuously to prevent lumps.
- Once the porridge becomes thick and smooth, add salt and sugar. (Adjust to taste.)
- Slice the dried jujube and place it on top as a garnish.
- Enjoy Hobakjuk (Korean pumpkin porridge)
Nutrition
Serving 1person | Calories 65kcal | Carbohydrates 16g | Protein 2g | Fat 0.2g | Saturated Fat 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g | Sodium 9mg | Potassium 513mg | Fiber 1g | Sugar 7g | Vitamin A 12770IU | Vitamin C 14mg | Calcium 36mg | Iron 1mg
