Kim Dae-seok's Mung Bean Porridge

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Mung Bean Porridge
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: mung beans 1/2 cup; short-grain rice 1 cup; fresh water 6 1/2 cups; salt 1/4 tablespoon

A smooth mung bean porridge made by gently boiling soaked mung beans and short-grain rice, seasoned with salt just before serving.

50 min Difficulty Easy Rice bowls

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 3 servings

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Recipe

Rinse half a cup of mung beans thoroughly and soak them for 5 hours. Soak one cup of short-grain rice for 1.5 hours, then strain and remove excess water.
Place the soaked mung beans and 3 cups of fresh water into a pot and turn on high heat.
Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Simmer gently for 20 minutes.
When the mung beans are fully cooked, use a spoon to press and mash them repeatedly to create a thick, rich broth.
Add the soaked short-grain rice and 2 cups of fresh water to the pot with the cooked mung beans. Bring back to a boil over high heat while stirring slowly.
Once it begins to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue stirring to prevent the rice from sticking. Simmer gently for 20 minutes.
As the liquid reduces significantly during cooking, add an additional 1.5 cups of fresh water and continue simmering for another 6–7 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
The porridge is ready when the rice grains are soft and well-distributed. Transfer to a bowl and add 1/4 tablespoon of salt just before eating to adjust seasoning.

Add 3 cups of water to soaked mung beans and simmer for 20 minutes. Mash thoroughly with a spoon to create a rich base.
Add soaked short-grain rice and 2 cups of water. Stir while bringing to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
When the liquid reduces, add 1.5 cups of water and simmer again. Season with salt just before serving.

Cooking tips

Do not add salt during cooking, as it may cause the porridge to spoil easily. Always add salt only after the porridge is fully cooked and just before serving.
short-grain rice can make the porridge too sticky, so for a smoother, cleaner texture, short-grain rice is recommended over regular sticky rice.

Recommended for

Those who enjoy traditional porridge with a smooth, savory, and satisfying bite without being overly sticky.
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