Simple Zucchini and Egg Pancake: The Perfect Home-Style Side Dish!
Easy Zucchini Pancakes, Savory and Sweet Home Cooking Recipe
Experience the delightful combination of tender, sweet zucchini and savory eggs! Introducing an incredibly simple zucchini and egg pancake recipe that you can whip up in just 5 minutes. It’s a perfect home-style side dish for busy days or any occasion.
Ingredients- 1 medium zucchini
- 2 fresh eggs
- Vegetable oil (canola, grapeseed, etc.), as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the zucchini thoroughly. Trim off the ends and slice it into rounds about 1 cm thick. It’s important to maintain this thickness; if they are too thin, they might fall apart easily during cooking.
Step 2
In a bowl, crack the 2 fresh eggs and beat them well with a fork or whisk until smooth. You can add a pinch of salt to help remove any eggy smell and season the batter.
Step 3
Dip each zucchini slice into the beaten egg mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated. Coating the zucchini generously with egg will make the pancakes more savory and give them a beautiful golden color when cooked.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of vegetable oil. Carefully place the egg-coated zucchini slices onto the hot pan, arranging them in a single layer. Cooking over high heat can cause the egg coating to burn, so it’s best to cook slowly over low heat. If you have any leftover egg mixture, don’t hesitate to pour it over the zucchini in the pan; it will cook along with the dish. After all, it’s a home-cooked meal!
Step 5
Once the zucchini is golden brown on one side, flip it over and cook the other side until golden brown as well. Zucchini cooks quickly and becomes tender even with residual heat, so be mindful not to overcook it to the point of becoming mushy. Aim for a slightly firm texture.
Step 6
Arrange the well-cooked zucchini pancakes attractively on a plate. They are delicious served with a sweet and tangy soy sauce dip (cho-ganjang) or a spicy gochujang-based dipping sauce (cho-jang). Enjoy them while they are warm for the best savory flavor!
