Korean Cuisine
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jeon

Jeon is a traditional Korean savory pancake made by pan-frying various ingredients such as vegetables, seafood, or meat coated in a wheat flour and egg batter. It is commonly served as a side dish, appetizer, or snack, and holds cultural significance especially during Korean holidays and ancestral rites.

7 ingredients
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Korean85%
Chinese15%

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    1 cup
  • egg
    2 large
  • water
    1/2 cup
  • vegetables (zucchini, carrot, green onion)
    1 cup, chopped
  • seafood (optional, e.g., shrimp or squid)
    1/2 cup, chopped
  • salt
    to taste
  • vegetable oil
    for frying

Method

Steps not available

Jeon dates back to the Joseon Dynasty, where it was popularized as a festive dish served during special occasions and ceremonies, reflecting Korea's agricultural bounty and culinary aesthetics.

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

ingredients+techniques
Chinese15%
ingredient_origin
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