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Hobakjuk (Pumpkin Porridge)
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호박죽Hobakjuk (Pumpkin Porridge)

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  • ho-bak-juk
  • Not spicy
  • Desserts & drinks

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Smooth, sweet porridge of pumpkin and rice flour, often with beans and rice cake balls.

Usual recipe onlyEverything on this page is the typical recipe. It never tells you a restaurant's dish is safe; for that, check the restaurant menu or ask staff.

What's in it

5 pieces
  • Pumpkin
  • Glutinous rice flour
  • Sugar, salt
  • Red beans
  • Pine nutsgarnish

Pieces follow the usual recipe. Each restaurant can differ.

Hidden ingredients

The basic recipe (pumpkin, rice flour, sugar, beans) has no animal ingredients. Some cafés and shops add milk or cream, so ask.

Common allergens

Allergy-related ingredients

  • sometimes: Tree nuts sometimes
  • sometimes: Milk / Dairy sometimes

Cross-contact: shared oil, grills and tools are not covered by any recipe. Ask staff.

  • Not vegan in every version: some have Milk / Dairy. Ask before ordering.
  • Vegetarian in the usual recipe (egg or milk may be in it).

Questions to ask staff

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  • 견과류 들어가나요?

    Is there tree nut in it? (usually an optional garnish or side; can often be left off)

  • 우유, 유제품 들어가나요?

    Is there dairy in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)

  • 우유나 크림을 넣나요?

    Is milk or cream added?

These are general questions about this dish. Set what you avoid to get a Korean order sentence for you. We never ask staff to leave out things you didn't choose. Set my needs

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Where to find it

No restaurant menus with official allergen information for this dish yet.

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