Description
Kimchi pancake. The ultimate culinary rescue for over-fermented, highly sour Kimchi. Pan-fried in generous oil until the edges are shatteringly crisp.
Restaurants serving Kimchi Jeon (Kimchi Pancake)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Highly sour Kimchi
- Flour/Pancake mix
- Pork(or canned tuna)
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Mince highly sour Kimchi.
- Mix with flour, water, and Kimchi juice to make a red batter.
- Pan-fry thinly in generous oil until crispy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Kimchi sourness transformed by heat
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Leave Japanese Kimchi at room temp to sour
Pairing
Draft Makgeolli / Soju
Trivia
[Rainy Day Culture] 'Jeon and Makgeolli on rainy days' is a massive cultural norm, allegedly because the sound of rain mimics the sizzling of the pancake batter.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Do not cut with a knife. The Korean secret to better flavor is using chopsticks to violently tear the pancake radially before eating.
Allergen
Wheat, Soy, Shrimp