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Korean Zucchini Pancake (Hobak Jeon)

Hobak Jeon is a Korean-style zucchini pancake that is served as a lightly sweet and lightly savory appetizer, side dish, or snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Hobak Jeon, Korean Zucchini Pancake
Servings: 1 big pancake
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Equipment

  • Nonstick Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 pc Zucchini Chopped into strips
  • 1 pc Egg
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 1 tbsp Potato Starch

Hobak Jeon Dipping Sauce

  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sweet Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Plum Extract
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru
  • Scallions Chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare the zucchini by chopping them into strips.
  • Place the zucchini in a bowl, add egg and potato starch, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix until all strips are coated by the egg and starch
  • In a pan, on medium-high heat, add oil. Once the pan is hot, place the battered zucchini and spread it out evenly.
  • Let it cook for about 5 minutes. Check the bottom and if it’s already golden brown, flip, and cook the other side for another 5 minutes.
  • Make a dipping sauce by combining soy sauce, sweet vinegar, plum extract, sesame oil, sesame seeds, gochugaru, and scallions.
  • Serve the pancake hot together with the dipping sauce, and enjoy!