Hobak Beombeok (Korean Squash, Sweet Potato, and Bean Porridge)

Name: Hobak Beombeok (Korean Squash, Sweet Potato, and Bean Porridge)
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (7 ounces; 200g) dried Korean gangnang beans or red kidney beans; Kosher salt; 1/3 cup (7 ounces; 200g) dried red adzuki beans; 2 1/4 pounds (1kg) butternut squash or neulgeun hobak (Korean pumpkin), peeled, seeded, and cut into large chunks; 2 small (7 ounces; 200g) Korean white-fleshed sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks; 5 fresh chestnuts (4 1/2 ounces; 125g), peeled of shell and skin (you can also use pre-peeled chestnuts) and broken into small chunks; 5 dried jujubes (2 1/4 ounces; 65g), pit removed and flesh sliced lengthwise into thin strips (see note); 1 cup (4 1/2 ounces; 130g) all-purpose flour

Prep Time

Cook Time

2h 30m

Total Time

2h 30m

This traditional Korean dish, Hobak Beombeok, offers a hearty and wholesome porridge featuring butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and various beans. Seasoned with kosher salt, it's perfect for a comforting meal that's packed with flavor and nutrition.