Pine Nut Porridge (Jatjuk)

Steps

1. 1
   Rinse the short grain rice thoroughly and soak in cold water for 1–2 hours or overnight.
2. 2
   Rinse the pine nuts, then add the soaked rice and pine nuts to a blender with approximately 2 cups of water.
3. 3
   Blend the mixture for about 1 minute until very smooth. Blend for less time if you prefer some texture.
4. 4
   Pour the blended mixture into a pot and heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
5. 5
   After about 5 minutes the porridge will thicken; reduce heat to medium, add salt to taste, and continue stirring until smooth and translucent.
6. 6
   For garnish (optional), carve red jujubes into flower shapes and top with pine nuts. Ladle the porridge into bowls and garnish with the jujube flowers.