Butternut squash porridge (hobakjuk) Recipe Video

Many people think the Korean word hobak (호박) means pumpkin, but it actually means squash. A pumpkin is really a kind of squash. So in Korea, we make this recipe with pumpkins. But here in the West I can’t easily find the kind of pumpkin Koreans use for hobakjuk. So I learned to make it out of butternut squash, which is available everywhere here. The recipe for Hobakjuk needs only a few ingredients. But making the small rice cake balls takes some time. I recommend you make the rice cake balls with your family members or friends together. Whenever I make this porridge, I remember my grandmother and my family members. We all made the rice cake balls together. I miss them and all of us who had a great time while making the rice cake balls!

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 20 MinCooking Time50 Min
Ready In2 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelBit Difficult
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butternut squash2 Small, washed
 Water3 Cup (48 tbs)
For rice cake
 Sweet rice flour2 1⁄4 Cup (36 tbs) (2 cup for rice cakes and 4 tablespoons for dusting)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Boiling water3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
For porridge
 Sugar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (Optional)
 Water4 Cup (64 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 168 Calories from Fat 3

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.3 g0.47%

Saturated Fat 0.06 g0.32%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 659.6 mg27.5%

Total Carbohydrates 44 g14.6%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24.2%

Sugars 15 g

Protein 3 g6%

Vitamin A 642.8% Vitamin C 105.8%

Calcium 14.7% Iron 11.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds,
2. In a pot , place the squash halves and water, cover and cook over medium high heat for 30 minutes until the squash is tender.
3. Take the pot of the heat and allow to cool.
4. Once the squash cools, scoop out the flesh using a spoon.
For rice cakes
5. In a bowl put together sweet rice flour, salt and water and stir well with spoon.
6. As the mixture cools, knead it with hand until it forms into dough.
7. Warp the dough in plastic wrap and set aside to cool completely.
8. Knead the cool dough, until it is soft, and add more water in needed.
9. Dust your hands with sweet rice flour and shape the dough into about ½ inch balls and set aside.
For porridge
10. In a large pot, put the squash flesh with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
11. As the squash mixture boils, add in the rice cake and simmer until the rice cake floats to the surface.
12. Add on salt and sugar and stir well to mix.

SERVING
13. Serve hot or cold as desired.

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