Black Sesame Seed Porridge (Heukimjajuk:흑임자죽) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Wind down your day with this nourishing american Black Sesame Seed Porridge (Heukimjajuk:흑임자죽). A well-balanced dinner is essential for women managing PCOS, as it supports overnight hormone regulation and helps prepare the body for restful sleep. This recipe combines wholesome ingredients that support both satiety and metabolic health.

This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.

The recipe is here! http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/heukimjajuk Ingredients: 2 tbs toasted black sesame seeds 3 tbs sweet rice flour 1½ cup water ½ ts salt for garnish: a dried jujube with the pit taken removed a few pumpkin seeds Directions: Toast sesame seeds Put the black sesame seeds into a strainer and scrub them under running water. Drain the seeds and put them in a thick bottomed pan or pot. Stir with a wooden spoon over medium high heat for a few minutes. When the sesame seeds start popping, lower the heat. Keep stirring until they're crispy. Make porridge Blend the toasted black sesame seeds with ½ cup of water for 1 minute until the mixture is smooth. Add 1 cup of water to the mix and blend it again for another minute. Put 3 tbs of sweet rice flour into a thick bottomed pot. Mix in the sesame mixture with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil. Keep stirring over medium high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes until it bubbles. Lower the heat to a simmer. Keep stirring for 3 to 5 minutes. The porridge will thin out a little and become shiny. Add ½ ts salt and mix it well. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a jujube and pumpkin seeds (or pine nuts) and serve warm.