Hobak Jeon: Easy and Delicious Korean Zucchini Pancakes at Home
Discover how to make delightful Hobak Jeon, a traditional Korean dish featuring zucchini pancakes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchinis and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, water, egg, green onions, and pepper until well combined.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini and add it to the batter. Stir until everything is mixed thoroughly.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a bit of vegetable oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake and flatten gently. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Repeat until all batter is used.
- Serve hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic or chopped bell peppers to the batter.
- Hobak Jeon can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main vegetarian meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Hobak Jeon, Zucchini Pancakes, Korean Recipes