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Korean Mini Beef Patties (Wanja Jeon)

Mini Beef Patties are small, round, flavorful, and juicy patties served as a side dish or appetizer during Korean festivities.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Freeze Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Korean Mini Beef Patties, Wanja Jeon
Servings: 2 people
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Minced Beef
  • 1.4 lb Minced Pork
  • 130 grams Onion Finely chopped
  • 90 grams Carrots Finely chopped
  • 60 grams Scallions Finely chopped
  • 650 grams Firm Tofu Squeezed and crumbled, Optional
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Mirin
  • 1.5 tbsp Garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp Ginger
  • 1/2 tbsp Salt
  • 3 pcs Egg
  • Flour For coating
  • Egg For coating
  • Vegetable or Canola Oil For frying

Instructions

  • Place mince beef and pork in a bowl and gently fold it to combine.
  • Finely chop the scallions, onion, and carrots, then add to the meat.
  • Using a cheesecloth, squeeze out excess water from the tofu and crumble it on top of the meat and vegetables.
  • Season the patty mixture with soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, mirin, salt, and black pepper. Add the egg on top.
  • Mix the meat, vegetables, tofu, egg, and seasonings thoroughly to combine.
  • Place the patty mixture on a plastic wrap and roll it to form a log. Twist to seal the ends and shape the mixture.
  • Place it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Once firm, slice it into into mini patties. Cook what you need and you store the rest for future use.
  • Prepare scrambled eggs and flour on separate plates.
  • Place pan on medium heat and add a bit of oil, coat the patties with flour then egg, then fry for 2 minutes on each side or until it’s golden brown.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

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