My Korean Grandma’s Abalone Porridge Recipe🦪

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Abalone (fresh, cleaned)
• 4 cups Water (cold)
• 0.5 cup Short-Grain Rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
• 0.5 tsp Sea Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil (for finishing drizzle)
• 1 stalk Scallions (thinly sliced for garnish)
• 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Soak Abalone

   Place the abalone in a bowl, cover with cold water, and let soak for 45 minutes to remove sand and soften the meat.

   Time: PT45M

2. Rinse Rice

   Rinse the short‑grain rice under running water until the water runs clear, then drain.

   Time: PT5M

3. Start Porridge Base

   In a pot, combine 4 cups of water and the rinsed rice. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a low simmer.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Simmer Rice

   Partially cover the pot and continue simmering for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down and the mixture thickens into a smooth porridge.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: Low heat

5. Slice Abalone

   Remove the abalone from the soaking water, pat dry, and slice thinly on the diagonal.

   Time: PT5M

6. Add Abalone

   Gently stir the sliced abalone into the simmering porridge and cook for another 5 minutes until just cooked through.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Low heat

7. Season and Finish

   Season the porridge with sea salt to taste, drizzle with sesame oil, and garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

5g

Fiber

1g