Golden Pumpkin Porridge with Crispy Apples
Silky Korean-style pumpkin porridge (hobakjuk) sweetened with brown sugar and topped with caramelized apple slices. A cozy, one-pot dinner that feels indulgent but takes under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 368
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups pumpkin puree
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup sweet rice (glutinous rice)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Slice apples into thin half-moons, discarding cores. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 0.5 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high until foaming, then sauté apples with a pinch of salt for 4 minutes until golden and caramelized. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
In the same pot, combine pumpkin puree, broth, and rice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 4
Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon, then simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and porridge thickens.
- 5
Stir in remaining 1.5 tbsp butter and vanilla extract until the porridge is silky and cohesive.
- 6
Pour into bowls and top with caramelized apples and a small pinch of cinnamon. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot or Dutch oven
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- knife and cutting board
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