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A Comforting Embrace of Tradition: Black Sesame Porridge (흑임자죽)

Black Sesame Seed Porridge

This is a porridge made with black sesame seeds called heugimja. Along with pine nut porridge, it was famous as a nutritious dish served to the king at the royal palace before breakfast. Black sesame seeds and rice are finely ground and simmered, giving the dish a signature savory flavor unique to black sesame seeds.

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