Baek Jong-won Style! Crispy and Delicious Zucchini Jeon
Baek Jong-won Recipe to Enjoy at Home: Zucchini Jeon with the Secret to Crispiness
Make even crispier and more delicious Zucchini Jeon with Baek Jong-won’s secret recipe. Generously added dried shrimp enhances the flavor. A fantastic taste that’s quickly made with simple ingredients!
Main Ingredients- 1/2 medium Zucchini
- 2 Cheongyang Peppers (or mild green chilies)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the batter. In a bowl, add the sifted all-purpose flour (1/2 cup). Crack in 1 egg. Gradually add the water (1/2 cup) while whisking until you achieve a smooth batter with no lumps. The egg will give the batter a beautiful yellowish hue. (Optional: If you prefer some seasoning in the batter, add 1 Tbsp of soy sauce now. Alternatively, you can skip this and serve with a dipping sauce later.)
Step 2
Prepare the star of this Jeon: the zucchini. Wash 1/2 medium zucchini thoroughly and julienne it thinly without peeling. Place the julienned zucchini in a bowl. Add a generous amount of dried baby shrimp (1/3 cup) for enhanced flavor. If you don’t have baby shrimp, finely crushed dried shrimp also works wonderfully.
Step 3
Add the julienned zucchini and dried baby shrimp to the prepared batter. Gently mix everything together, ensuring all ingredients are coated with the batter.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of vegetable oil. Spoon portions of the batter onto the hot pan, spreading them into thin, even layers. Let them cook for about 3-4 minutes until the zucchini is cooked and the underside turns golden brown.
Step 5
Carefully flip the jeon with a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown and crispy. Once both sides are golden and the edges look crisp, remove the jeon from the pan. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate for a moment to drain excess oil, which will further enhance their crispiness. Enjoy them while they are warm!
