What is Junbok Jook?

Published 04/29/2018 . Updated 08/07/2019. On Jeju Island (Jeju-do, 제주도), where my parents are from, fresh abalone (jeonbok, 전복) are abundant. Porridge made with abalone (jeonbokjuk, 전복죽) is one of the most iconic dishes of the island.

How do you make a Juk?

Make Juk

  1. Place an anchovy soup stock bag into a pot. Place water into the pot.
  2. Place in cooked rice. Let rice boil away for 2-3 minutes – or until the cooked rice becomes “bloated”.
  3. Crack an egg into small bowl and mix it up. Then slowly drip the egg mixture into the soup, in a circular motion.

How do you make a mushroom Juk?

Place a small plate over the mushrooms to help weigh them down and soak until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the water. Reserve soaking liquid for jook and slice the mushrooms into 1/4” slices. Reserve 1/2 cup of mushrooms for the crunchy topping (optional).

Can abalone gut be eaten?

Just about all of it is edible, except the shell. Many people discard the guts, but they offer a great flavor and texture when cooked, much like a cooked clam or oyster. We typically remove the mouth after shucking the abalone.

How is Korean porridge made?

Korean porridge or juk, is made by slow-boiling rice or some other grain, in water, often with other ingredients as well. Porridge has long been an essential part of the Korean diet, and because it’s so easy on the system, it’s great for people recovering from illness or surgery.

What is the difference between congee and jook?

While jook is cooked mainly with water, congee in most Southeast Asian countries, like Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines, use broth or a combination of broth and water.

How do you make Bibigo porridge?

1. When cooking in the microwave: After opening the top of the pouch bag, put it in the microwave as it is, then warm it up for about 2 minutes 30 seconds (based on 700W). (2 minutes at 1000W) 2. When cooking hot water: Place the product in boiling water in a bag and heat for about 10 minutes before eating.

What is the South Korean porridge made of?

Traditionally, chicken porridge is made with chicken stock and pulled chicken meat. Often, it’s made with leftover chicken soup, such as dak gomtang (닭곰탕) or baesuk (백숙). You can simply boil a small chicken or a few bone-in chicken pieces with onion, garlic cloves, ginger and scallions until the chicken is tender.

Which is healthier porridge or rice?

Benefit #2: Rice Porridge is a Low Calorie yet Heavy Meal The more water you add to the dish, the lower the carbohydrates, allowing you to derive 30 calories for every 100 grams of rice porridge compared to the 100 calories you would get in plain rice.

Is abalone the same as oysters?

Other Common names are ear shells, sea ears, and muttons shell due to the flattened shape of their shell. However, unlike mussels, clams, and oysters which are encased in two shells, abalone is univalves, meaning that it has one shell rather than two symmetrical shells.