Quick and Hearty Assorted Jeon Stew
A Hearty Meal Ready in a Flash: Assorted Jeon Stew for Your Husband’s Table
In a rush preparing for work, did you forget to make soup? No worries! You can quickly whip up a delicious stew using the assorted jeon (Korean savory pancakes) in your fridge. This recipe is perfect for a satisfying breakfast for your husband or for a simple yet impressive meal.
Main Ingredients- Assorted Korean savory pancakes (e.g., 2 shrimp jeon, 2 donggeurangttaeng, 1 perilla leaf jeon, 1 pollack fish fillet jeon)
- 1 Korean green chili pepper
- 1/2 onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Cut the assorted jeon into bite-sized pieces that suit each type. For shrimp jeon or donggeurangttaeng, cut into 2-3 pieces. For perilla leaf or pollack fish fillet jeon, slice into about 1-1.5 cm thick pieces so they blend well with the broth. Finely chop the green chili pepper for a spicy kick, and thinly slice the onion. Prepping the ingredients like this will make cooking much smoother.
Step 2
Place all the cut assorted jeon, green chili pepper, and onion into a pot. Now, pour in 2 cups of rice water, which will form the base of the stew. Rice water adds a deep, savory flavor to stews, so be sure to use it! If you don’t have rice water, plain water is fine, but rice water will significantly enhance the flavor.
Step 3
It’s time to add the seasonings to the pot with the jeon and vegetables. Add 1 tablespoon of red chili flakes for a vibrant color and spicy taste, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to boost the umami. Add the chopped green chili pepper and onion as well, and bring to a boil over high heat. Let it simmer thoroughly to allow the flavors from the ingredients and seasonings to meld together.
Step 4
Finally, it’s time to adjust the seasoning of the stew. Add 1/2 tablespoon of anchovy sauce for a deep savory taste, and use salt to adjust if needed. You can use soy sauce instead of anchovy sauce, but anchovy sauce provides a cleaner umami. Once all ingredients are cooked and the broth is flavorful, enjoy a hearty meal with a warm bowl of rice!
