Zucchini Jeon (Pan-fried Zucchini Strips)
Golden Recipe for Zucchini Jeon: Simple and Delicious Pan-Fried Zucchini
Let’s make a simple Zucchini Jeon by thinly slicing and pan-frying zucchini. Enjoy its delightful texture and flavor.
Main Ingredients- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 handful of green onions or scallions (approx. 30g)
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1 green chili pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
This Zucchini Jeon is incredibly easy to make and features the natural sweetness and crisp texture of zucchini, along with a beautiful appearance that everyone will love. You don’t need many ingredients to create a wonderful meal or snack. Shall we start making this delicious Zucchini Jeon?
Step 2
First, wash and prepare your zucchini. The key to a great Zucchini Jeon is to highlight the zucchini’s natural flavor. So, besides basic seasonings, we won’t add any other main ingredients. We’ll focus on enjoying the fresh taste of zucchini. We’ll simply add some green onions and chili peppers for color and a hint of flavor.
Step 3
Trim the ends of the zucchini and thinly julienne it into about 0.2cm thick strips, keeping the skin on. Finely chop the green onions or scallions. Deseed the red and green chili peppers and slice them thinly on an angle for garnish. In a mixing bowl, combine the Korean pancake mix and all-purpose flour in a 1:1 ratio. Crack in the 2 eggs, and season with salt and sugar for a basic flavor profile. Lastly, pour in 100ml of water and mix well until there are no lumps to create the batter. If it’s too thick, add a little more water; if it’s too thin, add a bit more flour to adjust the consistency.
Step 4
Add the julienned zucchini and chopped green onions to the prepared batter. Gently toss everything together to ensure the zucchini is evenly coated with the batter. This step is crucial for the right texture. Now, the base for your Zucchini Jeon is ready.
Step 5
Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Ladle about 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture into the hot pan and use the back of the spoon to spread it into a round, flat shape. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip it over and cook the other side until golden brown as well. It’s important to manage the heat well so it doesn’t burn and cooks through evenly. Finally, arrange the prepared red and green chili peppers on top for a beautiful garnish. Your Zucchini Jeon is now complete! It’s best enjoyed warm right off the pan.
