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[Simple Home Cooking] How to make whole red bean porridge using the 'Altoran' recipe for the winter solstice

FAM타임스 | FAM타임스 | Published 2018.12.21 09:28|Updated 2026.09.13 06:42 | Comments 0

Whole red bean porridge is prepared for the winter solstice with red beans, cinnamon syrup and glutinous rice flour following Altoran's recipe.

As the winter solstice approaches, interest in 'Dongji Patjuk' (red bean porridge) is naturally rising. Last Sunday, the program 'Altoran' introduced a recipe for whole red bean porridge. Let's look at how to make whole red bean porridge using the 'Altoran' recipe, which is a great simple home-cooked meal for the winter solstice.

▲ Altoran whole red bean porridge (Source: MBN Altoran) Altoran Lim Seong-geun's whole red bean porridge recipe

Ingredients: Red beans, glutinous rice flour, cinnamon, water, ginger, brown sugar, fine salt

How to make whole red bean porridge using the 'Altoran' recipe?

1. Put 500g of washed red beans in a pot with plenty of cold water and boil for 5 minutes.

2. Discard the first water used to boil the red beans, add fresh water, and boil over medium heat for about 40 minutes.

3. Strain the boiled red beans through a sieve to filter out the water.

4. Add 9 cups of water and 70g of cinnamon to a pot.

5. Slice one piece of ginger and add it; once it starts boiling, reduce to medium heat and boil for 30 minutes.

6. Add 400g of brown sugar, boil until dissolved, and then strain the solids through a sieve.

7. Add 3 cups of the cinnamon syrup and the boiled red beans to a pot and boil over medium heat.

8. Place 150g of glutinous rice flour in a bowl and mix it with 2 cups of the cinnamon syrup to make a paste.

9. Gradually add the prepared glutinous rice paste to the pot, adjusting for desired consistency.

10. Turn off the heat, add 1 tablespoon of fine salt, and top with garnishes like pine nuts or chestnuts according to your preference to complete the 'Altoran' whole red bean porridge.