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Kabocha & Adzuki Porridge

Sweet puréed kabocha thickened with adzuki beans. A naturally sweet, high-fiber bowl with no refined sugar.

40min
138kcal
5.5gprotein
Kabocha & Adzuki Porridge — Korean recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 3
  • 600 g Kabocha squash
  • 150 g Adzuki beans (red bean / anko)
  • ¼ tsp Salt (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup (optional)

Method

  1. Simmer the adzuki beans in plenty of water until very soft, about 25 minutes, then drain.
  2. Peel and chunk the kabocha and steam until soft, 12 minutes, then mash smooth.
  3. Combine the mashed squash and beans with water to a porridge consistency, add salt, and warm through, 5 minutes.
  4. Sweeten with a little maple syrup if you like and serve warm.

Tap “Start cooking” for live timers that flag what to get ahead on while something simmers.

About Kabocha & Adzuki Porridge

Kabocha & Adzuki Porridge is a Korean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 40 minutes and serves 3. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.

Kabocha & Adzuki Porridge: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Kabocha & Adzuki Porridge?

A serving has about 138 calories — 5.5g protein, 30.2g carbs, 0.7g fat, 9.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Kabocha & Adzuki Porridge gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Kabocha & Adzuki Porridge has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Kabocha & Adzuki Porridge take to make?

About 40 minutes start to finish, but only around 7 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Kabocha & Adzuki Porridge?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out salt, maple syrup — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Kabocha & Adzuki Porridge make?

This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.