Vegetable Porridge
A thick and soft porridge made by boiling rice with various vegetables, characterized by a mild and nutty flavor. It is suitable for breakfast or recovery meals due to its easy digestibility and is typically eaten with salty side dishes like kimchi or jangjorim.
Cultural background
Vegetable porridge is commonly eaten during illness or recovery as it is easy to digest and is recognized as a health food in Korea.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water.
- 2Finely chop the carrot, zucchini, onion, and spinach.
- 3Put the rice and vegetables in a pot and add water to boil.
- 4Stir and boil on low heat until the rice expands and the mixture becomes thick.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
No allergen data.
Made solely with vegetables and rice, it is suitable for vegetarian and halal diets.
How to order
채소죽 주세요
Chae-so-juk ju-se-yo
Please give me vegetable porridge