Photograph of the finished Heukimjajuk

Korea · Cháo mè đen Heukimjajuk

Heukimjajuk

40 min Hands-on time + 2 hr waiting
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Black sesame Black sesame 7.1 oz
  • Photograph of Rice Rice 7.1 oz
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Salt Salt 0.3 oz
  • Photograph of Pine nuts Pine nuts 1.4 oz

Method

  1. 1 Soak the rice for 2 hours until soft, then drain.
  2. 2 Roast the black sesame seeds over low heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn them as this will make the whole pot bitter.
  3. 3 Grind sesame seeds with rice and water until a very smooth mixture is formed, then strain it through a sieve.
  4. 4 Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly for 15 minutes until the porridge is smooth and creamy.
  5. 5 Add sugar and a pinch of salt, scoop into a bowl, and sprinkle with pine nuts.

With an appliance

  • Microwave 35 min

    Replace step 4: Stir the rice and sesame mixture in a large bowl at 700 W for 8 minutes, stirring every minute until the porridge is smooth and creamy. Keep step 5 unchanged.

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