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Pumpkin porridge, known as Hobakjuk in Korea, is one of the most comforting dishes you can enjoy during the coldest months of the year. Smooth, naturally sweet, and warm, this porridge has long been loved as a nourishing meal for both children and adults. It’s gentle on the stomach, filling, and full of seasonal flavor. In many Korean homes, ripe autumn pumpkins are often kept in a quiet corner of the house like a seasonal ornament, slowly deepening in color and sweetness as winter approaches. The tradition of saving autumn’s warmth for the colder months is still cherished today. For me, Hobakjuk carries a special tradition. Every fall, I buy a large, fully ripened Korean pumpkin—the type with deep ridges and a rich, dark-orange color. Instead of cooking it right away, I place it in a corner of my home as a little seasonal decoration. I love seeing it while the weather slowly shifts from cool autumn breezes to crisp early winter air. Then, when the nights grow long and icy, I finally c...