Oksusu Juk (Cornmeal Porridge)
BreakfastNorth Korea

Oksusu JukCornmeal Porridge

A simple breakfast porridge made by slowly simmering cornmeal until smooth and soft. Mildly savory and deeply comforting, it reflects the plain, practical style of many everyday grain porridges.

Prep

10m

Cook

30m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
187kcal

Calories

4g

Protein

1g

Fat

40g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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4

Porridge

  • 200g
    Cornmeal
  • 1.2l
    Water
  • 6g
    Salt

Garnish

  • 30g
    Scallion (finely chopped)

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Method

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4 steps
  1. 01

    Bring the water to a simmer, then slowly whisk in the cornmeal so it does not clump.

  2. 02

    Cook over low heat at about 90°C (194°F), stirring often, until the porridge becomes thick and smooth.

  3. 03

    Stir in the salt and cook a little longer until the texture is creamy.

  4. 04

    Serve hot and finish with the scallion.

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