Spicy Cheese Jeon Gratin with Leftover Holiday Pancakes
No Greasiness! A Recipe for Using Leftover Holiday Jeon
What’s the fate of leftover jeon after the Chuseok holiday? Don’t worry anymore! You can now make a crowd-pleasing spicy cheese gratin using your leftover assorted jeon. This fusion dish, reborn from traditional jeon, boasts rich flavors and a chewy texture instead of greasiness, making it a perfect meal for the whole family to enjoy. *This recipe is based on content provided to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety SNS for cooking in September 2020.
Main Ingredients
- Donggeurangttaeng (Korean meat patties) 160g (approx. 4 pieces)
- Fusilli or your preferred pasta 60g
- Plenty of melting cheese (mixed mozzarella and cheddar recommended)
Spicy Sauce
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1 Tbsp
- Ketchup 3 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 3 Tbsp (add more if you love garlic flavor)
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp (adjust for spice level)
- Sugar 4 Tbsp (adjust for sweetness)
- Vegetable oil 1 Tbsp
- Water 2 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1 Tbsp
- Ketchup 3 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 3 Tbsp (add more if you love garlic flavor)
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp (adjust for spice level)
- Sugar 4 Tbsp (adjust for sweetness)
- Vegetable oil 1 Tbsp
- Water 2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the spicy sauce. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp gochujang, 3 Tbsp ketchup, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 3 Tbsp minced garlic, 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 4 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, and 2 Tbsp water. Mix thoroughly until smooth and lump-free. This sauce will be the star of your gratin’s sweet and spicy flavor profile.
Step 2
Place a frying pan over medium-low heat and pour in the prepared spicy sauce. Let it simmer gently for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to let the sauce become too thick, and simmering over low heat will help develop its deep flavor.
Step 3
Cook the fusilli (or your chosen pasta) in boiling water for about 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta, leaving a little moisture. Cut the donggeurangttaeng into bite-sized pieces (about 1-2 cm). Now, add the simmered spicy sauce to the frying pan, along with the cooked pasta and cut donggeurangttaeng. Stir-fry over high heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce evenly coats all the ingredients.
Step 4
Prepare an oven-safe gratin dish or a heatproof container. Arrange the stir-fried pasta and donggeurangttaeng mixture evenly in the dish. Spreading them out without clumping will ensure even cooking and a better presentation.
Step 5
Now it’s time for the cheese! Generously top the dish with your chosen melting cheeses, such as mozzarella and cheddar, mixed together. The more cheese you add, the richer and more delicious your gratin will be.
Step 6
Place the gratin dish into a preheated oven at 170-180°C (340-355°F) and bake for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown in spots. Oven temperatures can vary, so adjust the baking time as needed. Serve immediately while hot for the best taste experience!
