Nurungji (hangul: 누룽지) or scorched rice is a traditional Korean food, made from rice. It’s similar to the Japanese dish mochi in that it’s made from glutinous rice flour and also Iranian Tahdig, but it can be eaten as a snack or dessert. You can even serve it in soup or make tea out of it. Here, we’ll cover everything you need to know about this food: what it looks like, how to cook it, health benefits of eating Nurungji and more!
Nurungji is often eaten for breakfast in Korea and comes in a variety of flavors like strawberry or peanut butter. You can also find it as an ice cream flavor at some places! The most common way to eat nurungji is with your hands. Just tear off pieces of the cake and dip them in sauce before eating them, or eat them plain without any sauce at all (though this is considered less common). Nurungji is a very healthy snack and full of nutritions so if you wanna escalate your lifestyle, hold on tight…

Types of Nurungji
Nurungji is a traditional Korean food made by steaming rice with mugwort leaves. Thia popular foos is made by steaming rice with mugwort leaves, and there are two types of this crispy rice, white nurungji and black nurungji. As well as soup and tea…
Nurungji Recipe
Welcome to the world of Korean cooking! In a second you’ll learn how to make crispy rice, a traditional Korean snack made with rice.
Nurungji is typically made by boiling rice in water until it’s cooked and then leaving it undisturbed until its crispy, then adding mung beans and other ingredients. It’s served with dipping sauce like soy sauce or vinegar on top. You can also use hot pepper paste (gochujang) if you like spicy food.
In 5 simple steps, you will learn how to cook this food perfectly. Let’s begin…
- In a little pot, combine white rice and water (make sure the pot has a lid).
- Stir in the boiling mixture and stew over prescribed intensity until the water evaporates and the outer layer of rice rises (about 10-12 mins).
- After 4 additional minutes, switch heat off and cover the rice.
- For another 5-10 minutes, leave the covered pot undisturbed.
- Enjoy your Nurungji

Soup Recipe
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 1 minutes.
- Add the green onions, carrots, potatoes and mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the water and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to low and simmer until vegetables are tender (about 20-25 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil.
Tea Recipe
You can make nurungji tea by boiling it in water. The tea is rich in vitamin B1, B2, B6 and C. These are good for the nervous system and immune system. It also helps to lower blood pressure as it contains antioxidant properties that help reduce cholesterol levels.

Health Benefits of Nurungji
Nurungji is a healthy food made from rice bran and has numerous health benefits. Nurungji is rich in fiber, which helps to keep your digestive system working smoothly and prevents constipation. The vitamin E content of it also helps to lower your cholesterol level, while the high levels of iron and magnesium can help you stay energized all day long. If you’re looking for an easy way to boost your energy levels and satisfy your taste buds at the same time. Also read about how to have a healthier diet…

What Does It Taste Like?
Nurungji is a sweet, salty and spicy snack. It has a nice crunch to it and is a little bit chewy. The best way to describe its taste is that it’s like a combination of sweet and salty sushi with a kick of spice. It’s almost like the Korean version of Persian Tahdig.