Gamja Jorim – Glazed potatoes

Gamja Jorim - Glazed potatoes

Ingredients 1 large large russet or 3 medium red potatoes 1/2 small onion 6 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seed Sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon mool yeut (korean malt syrup), light corn syrup, honey, or sugar 1/4 cup water (substitute: unsalted beef … Read more

Spicy Fried and Simmered Tofu

Spicy Fried and Simmered Tofu

Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 pound firm tofu (or 1 nearest size container) cooking oil (vegetable or blended soy bean/sesame oil) Simmer Sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sugar (or 1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute) 6 cloves peeled garlic 2 1/2 tablespoon fine or medium ground red chile … Read more

Gejang – Marinated Raw Crab

Gejang - Marinated Raw Crab

게장 Ganjang-gejang 간장게장 This is a very popular dish in Korea and in many Korean restaurants around the world. Blue crab is used most often, but flower crabs are a good alternate. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Blue Crab Marinade: anchovy stock 1 cup soy sauce 6 cloves garlic 1/2 ounce ginger 3 … Read more

Saengseonjeon – Pan Fried Fish Patties

Saengseonjeon - Pan Fried Fish Patties

생선전 Another variation of Jeon. Crab, Krab, lobster, mashed shrimp, clams, oysters, or other seafood may substituted for fish. Recipe Type: Appetizer, Ban Chan, Korean, Seafood, Snack Ingredients 1 pound “white meat” boneless fish fillets (Flounder, halibut, sole, etc) 1/4 cup egg batter 1 cup dredge mix salt pepper vegetable oil to … Read more

Pajeon – Green Onion Pancake

Pajeon - Green Onion Pancake

파전 Pajeon is a basic green onion (scallion) pancake served as a snack, ban chan dish, or appetizer in many Korean restaurants. Vegetables are battered and pan fried, cut into either rectangles or triangles, (or served whole) and served warm or hot. This is a basic version, there are many others which … Read more

Paengee beoseot jeon – Pan Fried Enoki Mushrooms

Paengee beoseot jeon - Pan Fried Enoki Mushrooms

팽이 버섯 전 This is a very tasty way to enjoy the mild flavor of Enoki mushrooms. Ingredients 12 ounces enoki mushrooms 2 each eggs 3 small green onion 4 ounces garlic chives 1 small carrot 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Salt 2 tablespoon all purpose flour 2 teaspoon rice flour 2 … Read more

Nokdu Bindaetteok – Mung Bean and Kimchi Pancake

Nokdu Bindaetteok - Mung Bean and Kimchi Pancake

녹두빈대떡 Nokdu Bindaetteok dates back to at least the late 15th or very early 16th century and was originally considered a “poor man’s pancake”. Today it is a popular appetizer or snack and is served in many Korean restaurants. Ingredients Batter Ingredients : 7 ounces mung beans 12 ounces water (to soak … Read more

Korean Kimchijeon – Kimchi Pancake

Korean Kimchijeon Kimchi Pancake

김치전/김치부침개] Kimchijeon is  a folk dish that is popular in the street food culture. Outside Korea, the kimchi pancake is increasing in popularity. Many non-Korean home cooks are making their own kimchi now, and are exploring different ways to incorporate kimchi into a “Menu rotation”. It is usually served as an appetizer, … Read more

Pan-Fried Zucchini Version 2

Pan-Fried Zucchini Version 2

(호박전 Hobakjeon) Servings: 8 Ingredients 2 each large zucchinis 4 ounces lean beef 1 teaspoon cooking oil Beef Seasoning 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon mul yeot(Korean malt syrup) (substitute honey, sugar, or brown sugar) 1 each small green or spring onion 2 each cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons … Read more

Hobakjeon – Pan Fried Squash 1

Hobakjeon - Pan Fried Squash 1

호박전 Another popular snack/banchan dish. Jeon type dishes are often prepared on holidays, birthdays, or other special days. Hobakjeon is normally prepared using zucchini, but other squash may be substituted. Ingredients 2 each large zucchinis 1/3 cup flour 3 tablespoons rice flour 1 tablespoon kkaesoogeum (sesame salt) 2 each eggs 2 each … Read more

Haemul Pajeon – Seafood and Green Onion Pancake

Haemul Pajeon - Seafood and Green Onion Pancake

해물파전 Haemul Pajeon is a popular snack, ban chan dish, or appetizer in many Korean restaurants. Various types of seafood and vegetables are battered and pan fried, cut into either rectangles or triangles, (or served whole) and served warm or hot. Ingredients 8 each medium scallions, spring, or green onion 1 small … Read more

Gogi Jeon – Pan Fried Meat

Gogi Jeon - Pan Fried Meat

고기전 Sliced beef that is marinated, then lightly breaded and fried. Often served as ban chan, a drinking snack, or as part of a special day meal. Ingredients 1 lb lean beef 2 each eggs 3/4 cup flour 1/4 cup potato starch salt pepper vegetable oil to pan fry Marinade 2 tablespoons … Read more