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Creamy Butternut Squash Porridge

Silky Korean-style pumpkin porridge made with roasted squash, sweet rice, and a hint of ginger—ready in 20 minutes. Topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of honey for that viral golden-hour glow.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
418
Protein
8g
Creamy Butternut Squash Porridge
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Rinse sweet rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain.

  2. Step 2

    Heat water in a pot over medium-high heat until boiling, then add squash and rice.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is very soft.

  4. Step 4

    Add ginger and sugar, then pour in milk and stir until smooth and creamy.

  5. Step 5

    Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden, ~3 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Pour porridge into bowls, top with toasted seeds, drizzle with honey, and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • 8-inch skillet

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