Ho bak jook (Pumpkin porridge with sweet rice)

Cut the pumpkin into small pieces.
Put in a Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, then peel the skin off.
Add 4 cups of water in a pot, add pumpkin, cook for 15-20 minutes to soften.
Puree or mash to a fine paste.
Add sugar and salt.

Mix 1/2 cup of cold water and sweet rice powder.
Pour into the pumpkin puree, bring to a boil, reduce to very low heat.
Stir constantly to prevent the crust on a bottom.

Cook until the puree gets translucent, about 20-30 minutes.
Add kidney beans, cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Serve hot.

 cool tip !
Chung dung ho bak (Korean pumpkin) is sweet ripened pumpkin with orange flesh and green rind. Substitute with buttercup squash or acorn squash.