Crispy Outside, Tender Inside! Delicious Pollack Jeon Recipe: Perfect Side Dish for Rice
How to Make Delicious, Golden-Brown Pollack Jeon at Home
Freshly pan-fried Pollack Jeon (Dongtae Jeon) is wonderfully crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it an irresistible side dish that whets the appetite. It’s not just for holidays or special occasions; this recipe will help you create a satisfying meal anytime. Let’s make a fantastic dish with simple ingredients!
Main Ingredients- 1 pack frozen pollack fillets (thawed)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Generous amount of cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the frozen pollack fillets and thaw them completely. Pat the thawed fillets gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Then, tear or cut them into bite-sized pieces. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper to get rid of any fishy odor and enhance the flavor. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes.
Step 2
In a bowl, crack 2 eggs and add a pinch of salt. Whisk them well to make an egg wash. Prepare flour in a wide, shallow dish. Lightly pat the marinated pollack fillets dry, then coat them evenly with flour on both sides. It’s important to apply a thin, even layer of flour; too much can make the jeon taste doughy.
Step 3
Dip the floured pollack fillets into the prepared egg wash, ensuring they are fully coated. Immediately transfer the egg-coated fillets to a preheated frying pan. Add a generous amount of cooking oil to the pan, then reduce the heat to medium-low and place the pollack fillets.
Step 4
When frying the pollack jeon, maintaining a medium-low heat is crucial rather than high heat. High heat can burn the outside quickly while leaving the inside undercooked, or scorch the egg batter. Cook slowly over gentle heat, flipping them occasionally, until they turn a beautiful, appetizing golden brown on both sides. Once one side is cooked, flip and cook the other side in the same manner.
Step 5
Once both sides are nicely golden brown and cooked through, gently drain any excess oil and arrange them attractively on a serving plate. Your delicious Pollack Jeon, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, is now ready! Enjoy it immediately while it’s warm for the best flavor. It’s a perfect accompaniment to rice.
