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Patjuk (팥죽)

Rice & Porridge

Red-bean porridge, traditionally eaten on the winter solstice.

Korean name
팥죽
Spice level
Not spicy
Flavor
sweet · earthy
Typically contains
red bean
Vegetarian / vegan
Typically plant-based — one of the safer picks for vegans (still confirm when ordering)
Also written as
pat juk, red bean porridge, danpatjuk

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

Calories81 kcal
Carbohydrate16.66 g
Protein3.17 g
Fat0.19 g
Sodium127 mg

Per serving (~400g): ≈324 kcal · sodium ≈508 mg (25% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)

Per 100g · total serving 400g · Official data: National Integrated Food Nutritional Information Standard Data (Korea MFDS) (DB item: 팥죽, synced 2026-07-17). Values vary by recipe and portion.

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