Tag: Nurungji

Did you know that in many cultures, the crispy layer of scorched rice left at the bottom of the pot is not wasted but prized for its flavor and surprising health properties? Known as *nurungji* in Korea, the potential benefits of eating scorched rice are being appreciated worldwide.

A 70g package of sweet Korean puffed rice can contain approximately 275 kcal, as shown by product labels. However, determining exactly how many calories in a Korean puffed rice snack depends heavily on the specific variety, the added ingredients, and the portion size.