Jatjuk – Korean Pine Nut Porridge

Looking for vegan, gluten and dairy-free ideas? Try the Jatjuk, a delicious and nutritious Korean pine nut porridge. Jatjuk has immunity boosting and skin rejuvanating properties, making it a nutritious meal for all ages. This healthy delicacy was once enjoyed by Korean royalty, from as early as the 16th century.

What you’ll need

• 1/2 cup pinenuts (4oz/125g)
• 5 cups water (1.25 litres)
• 1 cup (8oz/250g) short-grained rice, soaked for at least 30 minutes, drained
• Salt to taste (optional)

How to make it

1. (Optional) Dry roast the pine nuts on a pan, leave to cool.
2. Place pine nuts in blender with 1 cup of water and blend well to combine.
3. Rinse blender container well.
4. Place rice with 1 cup of water and blend to a coarse paste.
5. Transfer to non-stick saucepan, add remaining water and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat, for 15 minutes.
6. Remove any lumps in the pot by whisking.
7. Reduce the heat to low, add blended pine nuts and simmer for a further 15 minutes.
8. Add salt to taste.

Notes:

1. Dry roasting the nuts before blending them will enhance the nutty aroma of the porridge.
2. If you prefer a smoother consistency, sieve the blended rice and pine nuts before cooking.