Red Bean Porridge
A dish made by boiling red beans until soft and straining them into a red porridge, mixed with chewy glutinous rice balls, traditionally eaten on the winter solstice to ward off evil spirits. The hearty taste of the red beans and the chewy texture of the glutinous rice create a harmonious balance, usually enjoyed with salty side dishes like kimchi or soy sauce braised meat.
Cultural background
There is a tradition of eating this dish to ward off misfortune during the winter solstice, believed to be connected with the red color of the beans chasing away evil spirits. It is a seasonal delicacy enjoyed in winter, shared with family to feel warmth.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Put the red beans in water and boil them thoroughly.
- 2Strain the boiled red beans to prepare the red bean liquid.
- 3Add glutinous rice balls to the red bean liquid and bring to a boil.
- 4Season with salt or sugar.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
No allergen data.
Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets, gluten-free.
How to order
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Pat-juk ju-se-yo
Please give me red bean porridge