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Korean Chuseok Food | Easy Jeon Recipe 3 Ways (Scallop, Zucchini, Shiitake) ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ

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Scallop Jeon is a beloved Korean dish often enjoyed as a savory snack or appetizer. Traditionally made with fresh scallops, this dish showcases the delicate flavor of the seafood, combined with a light batter and pan-fried to perfection. It's commonly served during family gatherings and festive occasions, reflecting the Korean appreciation for fresh ingredients and communal dining. Today, variations can be found globally, with different seafood and vegetables being used, making it a versatile dish loved by many.

Ingredients

  • โ—scallops
  • โ—all-purpose flour
  • โ—egg
  • โ—green onions
  • โ—carrot
  • โ—water
  • โ—salt
  • โ—black pepper
  • โ—vegetable oil
  • โ—sesame oil
  • โ—garlic
  • โ—ginger
  • โ—soy sauce
  • โ—cooking wine
  • โ—red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the scallops by rinsing and patting dry.
  2. 2Chop green onions and carrot into small pieces.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix flour, egg, water, salt, and pepper to create a batter.
  4. 4Fold in chopped scallops, green onions, and carrot into the batter.
  5. 5Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. 6Spoon the batter into the skillet, forming small pancakes.
  7. 7Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  8. 8Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
  9. 9Serve hot with soy sauce for dipping.

Ingredient Alternatives

all-purpose flour

Healthier: whole wheat flour

Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch is often less expensive.

scallops

Healthier: shrimp

Cheaper: fish

Shrimp provides a similar texture, while fish can be more budget-friendly.

Techniques

mixingpan-frying

Equipment

mixing bowlskilletspatulapaper towels
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Also Known As

Scallop PancakesScallop Fritters
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Ingredients

  • โ—2 medium zucchinis
  • โ—1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • โ—1/4 cup cornstarch
  • โ—1/2 tsp salt
  • โ—1/4 tsp black pepper
  • โ—1/4 cup water
  • โ—1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • โ—1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1Wash and thinly slice the zucchinis into rounds or half-moons.
  2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
  4. 4Fold in the chopped green onions into the batter.
  5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  6. 6Dip each zucchini slice into the batter, ensuring it is well coated.
  7. 7Carefully place the coated zucchini slices in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  8. 8Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  9. 9Remove the fried zucchini jeon from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  10. 10Serve hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Equipment

mixing bowlfrying panspatulapaper towels

Ingredients

  • โ—200g shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • โ—1 cup all-purpose flour
  • โ—1/2 cup water
  • โ—1/4 tsp salt
  • โ—1/4 tsp black pepper
  • โ—1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • โ—1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, salt, and black pepper to create a smooth batter.
  2. 2Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and chopped green onions to the batter, mixing until well coated.
  3. 3Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. 4Once the oil is hot, pour a ladleful of the mushroom batter into the pan, spreading it out to form a pancake.
  5. 5Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
  6. 6Remove the cooked jeon from the pan and place it on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
  7. 7Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  8. 8Serve the shiitake jeon hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Equipment

mixing bowlfrying panladlepaper towels

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