Colorful Bell Pepper Jeon and Shabu-Shabu: A Perfect Harmony of Heartiness and Freshness!
Recipe for Delicious Three-Color Bell Pepper Jeon Shabu-Shabu
Inspired by the hardworking bell pepper farmers, I wanted to create a dish that utilizes plenty of green bell peppers while satisfying everyone’s taste buds. This recipe combines the beloved ‘jeon’ (pan-fried pancake), which often requires a lot of preparation, in three vibrant colors, with the universally appealing ‘shabu-shabu’ served in a refreshing anchovy broth. The key is the simple seasoning with sea salt, which allows the rich flavors of the jeon to be enjoyed cleanly and healthily alongside fresh vegetables, creating a balanced and nutritious meal. Thus, the ‘Three-Color Bell Pepper Jeon Shabu-Shabu’ was born.
Main Ingredients- 12 Green bell peppers
- 2 Tbsp minced pork
- 8 Shrimp, minced
- 2 Tbsp canned tuna, drained
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/5 Carrot
- 1/4 Zucchini
- 1/2 King oyster mushroom
- 1/4 bag Enoki mushrooms
Jeon Batter & Seasoning- 3 Tbsp glutinous rice flour
- 3 Tbsp pancake mix
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Sea salt (hamcho salt)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 Dried anchovy and kelp broth bag
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp glutinous rice flour
- 3 Tbsp pancake mix
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Sea salt (hamcho salt)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 Dried anchovy and kelp broth bag
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash and prepare all vegetables and ingredients for the dish. Finely mince the onion, carrot, and zucchini.
Step 2
In a pot, combine water and the dried anchovy and kelp broth bag. Simmer over low heat to create a flavorful broth. Remove the broth bag later.
Step 3
Trim the base of the enoki mushrooms and separate them into strands. Slice the king oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. Finely mince the onion, carrot, and zucchini.
Step 4
Wash the green bell peppers and make a cut about one-third of the way down from the stem, avoiding cutting all the way through. Carefully remove the seeds. This method allows you to fill more stuffing and makes them easier to eat.
Step 5
Prepare the stuffing ingredients for the bell pepper jeon. Ensure each ingredient is ready to be stuffed into the hollowed-out bell peppers.
Step 6
Make three colorful fillings for the bell pepper jeon. (1) For the white filling: combine 1 egg white, minced shrimp, a pinch of garlic powder, a pinch of black pepper, a tiny pinch of sea salt, 1 Tbsp glutinous rice flour, and 1 Tbsp pancake mix. Mix well. (2) For the yellow filling: combine 2 egg yolks, minced pork, a pinch of garlic powder, a pinch of black pepper, a tiny pinch of sea salt, 1 Tbsp glutinous rice flour, and 1 Tbsp pancake mix. Knead until it becomes sticky. (3) For the tuna filling: combine the remaining 1 egg white, drained tuna, a pinch of garlic powder, a pinch of black pepper, a tiny pinch of sea salt, 1 Tbsp glutinous rice flour, and 1 Tbsp pancake mix. Mix well. Adjust the amount of each ingredient based on the size of your bell peppers.
Step 7
Carefully stuff each of the three colorful fillings into the deseeded bell peppers. Be mindful not to overstuff, as the filling might ooze out during cooking.
Step 8
Heat a pan with a generous amount of canola oil over medium-low heat. Place the stuffed bell peppers, filling-side down, and cook until golden brown. Flip and cook all sides evenly until the jeon is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Step 9
Slice the three-colored bell pepper jeon into bite-sized pieces for serving. Cutting them into manageable pieces makes them visually appealing and easier to eat.
Step 10
Arrange everything for the hot pot. Pour the clear broth into the pot and artfully arrange the prepared bell pepper jeon, vegetables, and mushrooms.
Step 11
Season the broth with sea salt and bring it to a boil over high heat. Sea salt adds a richer umami flavor compared to regular salt, enhancing the broth’s taste.
Step 12
Once the broth is boiling, add the three-color bell pepper jeon, vegetables, and mushrooms. Cook them in the broth and enjoy dipping each ingredient as you eat, similar to shabu-shabu.
Step 13
Your colorful Three-Color Bell Pepper Jeon Shabu-Shabu is ready! Enjoy a special meal that perfectly balances the heartiness of the jeon with the freshness of the vegetables, offering both deliciousness and good health.
