VegVeganKorea
Yachae juk
Rice porridge flecked with tiny vegetables. Like a hug, but you can eat it with a spoon.
40 minTime
5 gProtein each
mildSpice
0.5hPlan ahead. Soak for 0.5 hours first; the 40 minutes come after.
Porridge for the wearyMake it your way
Grandma's wayThe original. Handle with reverence.
The original223kcalsame
5 gproteinsame
2 gfibresame
40minutessame
Short grain rice (sushi rice)⅔ cup
Sesame oil1 tbsp
Carrotfinely chopped
Zucchini (courgette, baby marrow)finely chopped
Button mushroomfinely chopped
Onionfinely chopped
Water3¾ cups
Soy sauce2 tsp
Saltto taste
Sesame seeds1 tsp
Nori sheetsa few crumbled piecesMethod
- 1Soak the rice for 30 minutes, drain and crush lightly with your hand or a rolling pin.
- 2Heat the sesame oil in a heavy pot and toast the rice on medium for 2 minutes.
- 3Add the vegetables and stir 2 minutes.
- 4Add the water, bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often, until creamy.
- 5Season with soy sauce and salt. Serve topped with sesame seeds and nori.
Serve it like thisServe in a deep bowl with sesame and nori in the centre and a small dish of kimchi on the side.