Nurungji || Scorched Rice, 锅巴粥, 鍋巴粥, おこげ湯, 누룽지 1

Nurungji, also known as scorched rice, is a beloved Korean snack and ingredient. It’s created by slightly burning the bottom of a pot of rice during the cooking process. This results in a crispy, flavorful crust that can be enjoyed on its own or used in various dishes.

How to Make Nurungji:

1. Cook Rice: Prepare a pot of rice as you normally would.
2. Create the Crust: Once the rice is cooked, reduce the heat to low and let the bottom layer of rice cook longer, until it becomes golden brown and crispy.
3. Break Apart: Once the rice has cooled, break the crispy crust into pieces.

Ways to Enjoy Nurungji:

• As a Snack: Eat the crispy pieces as a crunchy and flavorful snack.
• Nurungji Tea: Boil the crispy pieces in water to create a soothing and nutritious tea.
• Nurungji Soup: Add the crispy pieces to a soup or stew for a unique texture and flavor.
• Topped on Ice Cream: Crumble the crispy pieces over ice cream for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.