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Sweet black sesame porridge

Name: Sweet black sesame porridge
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Korea
Ingredients: 60 g roasted black sesame seeds; 60 g rice flour; 700 ml water; 40 g sugar; 0.125 tsp salt

Sweet black sesame porridge in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Grind sesame seeds finely in a spice grinder or suitable blender.
Whisk rice flour with 200 ml of the measured cold water until smooth.
Bring remaining water to a simmer and stir in sesame and rice mixture gradually.
Cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring constantly until smooth and cooked; add sugar and salt and serve warm.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. Add extra water if it becomes too thick.

Allergen notes

Sesame. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 179 kcal
Protein: 3.8 g
Carbs: 25.4 g
Fat: 7.6 g
Fibre: 2.0 g
Total sugar: 10.1 g
Sodium: 76 mg

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