Crispy and Savory Seasonal Oyster Pancakes (Gujeon)
How to Make Oyster Pancakes: Deliciously Prepare a Seasonal Feast Even Kids Will Love
New to cooking with oysters? These oyster pancakes are an easy success for beginners! We even include a special baby-friendly version for toddlers aged 3-4, making it a delightful dish for the whole family.
Main Ingredients for Oyster Pancakes- 1 pack fresh oysters
- 1 Tbsp tempura flour or pancake mix
Egg Batter Coating- 2 fresh eggs
- A little carrot (finely minced)
- A little green onion or scallion (finely minced)
- A little enoki mushroom (finely minced)
- 2 fresh eggs
- A little carrot (finely minced)
- A little green onion or scallion (finely minced)
- A little enoki mushroom (finely minced)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the fresh oysters. To clean them, gently swish the oysters in cold water with a pinch of salt (or grated radish) to remove impurities. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water 3-4 times. Finally, drain them well on a sieve to remove excess moisture; this step is crucial for the batter to adhere properly.
Step 2
Let’s make an egg batter that even children can enjoy. Crack 2 fresh eggs into a bowl. Feel free to use up any leftover vegetables you have in the fridge. Finely mince a small amount of carrot, green onion, and enoki mushrooms, then add them to the eggs and mix well. Minced vegetables make the pancakes more appealing to picky eaters.
Step 3
Coat the drained oysters with about 1 tablespoon of tempura flour or pancake mix, ensuring an even, thin layer of flour on each oyster. This step helps absorb excess moisture from the oysters, preventing soggy pancakes, and allows the egg batter to stick better.
Step 4
Now, dip the flour-coated oysters into the prepared egg batter, making sure they are fully coated. Ensure the egg covers the oysters completely.
Step 5
Heat a pan with a generous amount of cooking oil. Carefully place the egg-coated oysters one by one and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides. It’s best to cook over medium-low heat to prevent burning and ensure they cook through. Once cooked, place the oyster pancakes on paper towels to absorb any excess oil for extra crispiness.
Step 6
For a softer version suitable for very young children, let’s make extra baby oyster pancakes. Finely mince 2 more fresh oysters and add them to the remaining egg batter, mixing well.
Step 7
Add another tablespoon of pancake mix to this mixture and stir until the oysters, egg batter, and flour are well combined. It should form a slightly thick batter.
Step 8
Heat oil in the pan. Using a spoon, drop small portions of this batter onto the pan, shaping them into small, flat rounds. Frying them in bite-sized pieces makes them easy for little ones to handle. Cook over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides.
Step 9
And there you have it – delicious and tender baby oyster pancakes, perfect even for the youngest eaters! Enjoy a delightful mealtime with these wonderful oyster pancakes that the whole family can savor.
