Korean Dictionary
How to say “Patjuk (Red Bean Porridge)” in Korean
팥죽
patjuk
IntermediateHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
팥죽 is a traditional Korean red bean porridge eaten on 동지 (winter solstice) to ward off bad luck and evil spirits. Small white rice cake dumplings called 새알심 are added to 팥죽 making it filling and festive. Sharing 팥죽 with neighbors on 동지 is a traditional community act of goodwill.
Example Sentence
동짓날 할머니가 팥죽을 쑤어 주셨어요.
My grandmother made red bean porridge for us on the winter solstice.
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