Hearty Rice Pancakes (Bapjeon) from Leftover Rice
Easy Bapjeon Recipe: How to Use Leftover Rice for a Filling Meal
Don’t worry about leftover rice anymore! Make delicious and satisfying rice pancakes.
Ingredients- 2 bowls of cooked rice (preferably cold/leftover)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 slices of ham
- A small amount of carrot (finely julienned)
- 1/4 onion (finely julienned)
- A small amount of chives (chopped)
- 3 eggs
- 1 handful of king oyster mushrooms (finely julienned)
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to make ‘Bapjeon’ (rice pancakes), a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for using up that slightly leftover rice that often accumulates after feeding the family. This recipe is a fantastic way to create a fulfilling meal or a tasty snack with minimal effort, and it’s also a great way to clear out your fridge!
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the vegetables and ham for our rice pancakes. Finely julienne the onion, carrot, and king oyster mushrooms. Chop the chives. Place these prepared vegetables and ham into a large bowl. Add the 2 bowls of cooked rice. Season the mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper for a balanced flavor.
Step 3
Now, using your hands or a spatula, thoroughly mix the vegetables, ham, and seasoned rice. It’s important to gently break up any clumps of rice and ensure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. This step forms the base of our bapjeon batter.
Step 4
Crack the 3 eggs into the well-mixed batter. The eggs will help bind all the ingredients together and contribute to a wonderfully soft texture once cooked. Gently mix again to incorporate the eggs fully into the rice and vegetable mixture.
Step 5
It’s time to cook our rice pancakes! Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Ladle portions of the batter onto the hot pan, spreading them out into round, relatively flat shapes. Cooking over medium-low heat is key to ensuring they cook through without burning. Once the bottom side is golden brown, carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side until it’s also nicely golden and cooked through.
Step 6
Voila! Your delicious rice pancakes are ready. By using leftover rice and any vegetables you have on hand, you’ve created a wonderful meal or a hearty snack. Serve them warm, perhaps with a side of ketchup or a soy-based dipping sauce, for an even more delightful experience. Say goodbye to the worry of what to do with leftover rice!
