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Nurungji (누룽지)

Rice & Porridge

Scorched rice — eaten crunchy or simmered into a toasty porridge.

Korean name
누룽지
Spice level
Not spicy
Flavor
toasty · plain
Vegetarian / vegan
Typically plant-based — one of the safer picks for vegans (still confirm when ordering)
Also written as
nurungji tang, scorched rice, crispy rice

Spice and flavor are editorial assessments of the standard version — individual restaurants and recipes vary. Ingredient notes are typical, not guaranteed: always check with the restaurant for allergies or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories87 kcal
Carbohydrate19.17 g
Protein1.5 g
Fat0.06 g
Sodium1 mg

Per serving (~600ml): ≈522 kcal · sodium ≈6 mg (0% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)

Per 100ml · total serving 600ml · Official data: National Integrated Food Nutritional Information Standard Data (Korea MFDS) (DB item: 누룽지, synced 2026-07-17). Values vary by recipe and portion.

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