# Jook

> Jook is the quintessential "chicken soup' in the Korean (and other Asian) cultures. It is simple, but full of flavor, richness, and just plain comfort for the mind, body, and soul.

By David Kim for Nosh with David. Full page: https://noshwithdavid.com/recipes/jook-recipe/

- Cuisine: Korean
- Course: Main Dish
- Time: prep 5 min, cook 1 hr, total 1 hr 5 min
- Serves: 4

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup short-grain rice (washed and drained)
- 8 cups water or broth
- 1 tbsp soup soy sauce
- 2 egg(s) (whisked)
- 1 scallion (chopped)
- salt (to taste)

## Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium-hight heat.
2. Add drained rice to pot and toast rice for one minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add water (or broth) to pot and stir. Bring to a rolling boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for one hour.
5. Season with soy sauce or salt to taste.
6. Add eggs to jook and stir lightly just until eggs are softly cooked through.
7. Serve topped with scallion.
8. (Optional) Top with shredded jangjorim (korean braised beef) before serving.

## Nutrition per serving

- Calories: 248
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated fat: 1 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 256 mg