Crispy & Chewy! Super Easy Homemade Nurungji (Scorched Rice)
Crispy & Chewy! Super Easy Homemade Nurungji (Scorched Rice)
The Secret to Making Deliciously Crispy and Nutty Nurungji at Home in Just 5 Minutes
My husband is a huge fan of Nurungji, and while buying it is convenient, making it at home turned out to be surprisingly simple and even tastier! With just a bowl of rice, anyone can easily create this delightful homemade Nurungji. Let me show you how.
Key Ingredients- Warm cooked rice (for one serving)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, take out some freshly cooked warm rice from your rice cooker. Using cold rice can make it difficult to spread evenly in the pan. The trick is to spread warm rice thinly in the pan and let it cool down naturally to become cold rice.
Step 2
Spread the rice thinly and evenly in a frying pan, about 20cm (8 inches) in diameter. Spreading it thinly across the bottom will ensure it cooks evenly and becomes crispy. Let it sit for about 10 to 20 minutes; it will cool slightly and adhere well to the pan.
Step 3
Now, set your stove to medium heat, cover the pan with a lid, and let it cook undisturbed for about 20 minutes. I used an induction cooktop on setting 5 and waited 20 minutes while doing other things. You’ll notice a wonderfully nutty aroma as the rice begins to turn a beautiful golden brown. It’s quite fascinating!
Step 4
After 20 minutes, lift the lid to check the rice’s color. Once it has a nice golden hue, carefully flip it over. Cover the pan again and let it cook for another 20 minutes. This will result in a beautifully browned Nurungji on both sides. Patience is key here!
Step 5
To ensure maximum crispiness, remove the Nurungji from the pan and let it cool completely. As it cools, it will become firm and crunchy. Once fully cooled, you can break it into bite-sized pieces by hand or store it in an airtight bag for convenient use later in cooking.
Step 6
Wow, it’s wonderfully crispy! Sprinkle some sugar over the finished Nurungji, just as you like it, and enjoy it as a snack. The combination of nutty flavor and sweetness is simply delightful. It’s delicious eaten just like this!
Step 7
Store the remaining Nurungji properly so you can use it later for dishes like seafood Nurungji soup or simply as a comforting rice porridge. Making Nurungji is incredibly easy, isn’t it? You won’t need to buy it anymore when you can make this delicious version at home!
