Hobak Jeon/Buchim (Korean Pan-Fried Zucchini Fritters)

Jeon (Fritters/pancake) is common to see in Korean meal.  There are many ingredients you can use to make jeon, from vegetables to meat.  Hobak jeon is easy to make, coat zucchini slices with a thin batter of flour and egg and pan-fried both sides until golden brown.  It's a side dish that goes well with other dishes on the dining table :)

 

 

Serving size: 2 - 3 person

Ingredients:

Zucchini (medium size)                        1

Red Chili (thinly sliced)                        1

Egg (Large)                                           1

All purpose flour                                   2-3 tbsp

Salt                                                        pinch

Cooking oil                                            2-3 tbsp

 

Steps by steps photos:

 

 

 

1.  Slice zucchini thinly (about 0.5cm). Slice the red chili thinly too for garnish and added spicyness to the fritters. (* If you don't like spicyness, skip the red chili).

2.  Prepare a clean plastic bag/zipper bag, put all purpose flour and zucchini slices in it.  Close the plastic end by twisting it and shake (include some air inside, like a balloon).  The flour will cover the zucchini slices easily and your hand can stay clean ^^

3.  Crack an egg in a bowl, add a pinch of salt in it and slightly beat the egg.  Set aside.

4.  Prepare a pan, heat it on medium fire.  Drizzle some cooking oil, swirl to cover the whole pan.

5.  Turn the fire to low.  Take a piece of zucchini slice from the plastic bag, dip it inside the egg (cover both sides with egg).

6.  Place it on the heated pan.  Continue steps 5 until the whole pan is full of zucchini fritters~ :)

7.  Place red chili slices on top of each for garnish.

8.  Fry both sides until golden brown.

9.  Serve with dipping sauce.

 

Dipping sauce:

Soy sauce           1 tbsp

Vinegar              1/2 tsp

Water                 1/2 tsp

- Mix well-