Heugimja-juk Black Sesame Porridge

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A smooth, nutty gray porridge of black sesame ground with soaked rice and gently simmered until velvety. Makes 4 servings in about 2 hr 35 min.

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 2 hr

Total 2 hr 35 min

Servings 4

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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5 ½ oz (150 g)short-grain rice, soaked 1 hour, drained
½ cup (80 g)roasted black sesame seeds
5 cups (1200 ml)water, divided
½ tsp (3 g)fine salt
1 ½ tbsp (20 g)honey or sugar
1 ½ tbsp (10 g)pine nuts

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Instructions

Grind the soaked rice with 250 ml water in a blender until very fine, and pour into a bowl.
Blend the sesame with 500 ml water until smooth and combine with the rice.
Pour the mixture through a fine strainer into a heavy pot, pressing out the liquid; discard the coarse solids or return and re-blend with a little water for more flavor.
Heat over medium, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it starts to bubble.
Add 450 ml water, lower the heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring often, until the porridge is smooth and thick like batter. Thin with water if needed.
Stir in the salt at the end. Serve warm with honey and a few pine nuts.

Tips

Add the salt at the end; early salt thins the porridge.
Stir constantly to prevent sticking.
For a smoother texture, strain twice.
Good with barley tea.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make heugimja-juk black sesame porridge?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. The recipe makes 4 servings.

How should I store heugimja-juk black sesame porridge?

Refrigerate up to 3 days; thin with water when reheating.

Can I make heugimja-juk black sesame porridge ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Heugimja-juk is a Korean porridge of ground black sesame and rice, a nourishing dish served in royal and home kitchens. Serve it with barley tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 4 servings this recipe makes.

280 Calories / serving

11.6g Fat

38.9g Carbs

6.6g Protein

4.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (4 servings): ~1120 cal · 46g fat · 156g carbs · 26g protein · 17g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.