Pajeon ( Grab your bottle of Soju and short glass)

[Beverley]

Pajeon or green onion pancakes

Crispy, tender, and perfectly savory, Jeon is Korea’s beloved pan-fried snack — a golden bite of comfort. Often called a Korean pancake, Jeon can be made with almost anything: green onions, seafood, kimchi, or even potatoes, all lightly battered and fried to perfection.
Each piece of Jeon tells a story of warmth, togetherness, and the joy of simple pleasures — crisp, cozy, and unmistakably Korean.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)​

For the batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or Korean pancake mix if you have it)
• 1 tablespoon rice flour (for extra crispness, optional)
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the filling:

• 1 bunch green onions (trimmed into 5–6 inch pieces)
• ½ cup mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, or mussels — optional) You can use left over roast chicken, beef or turkey.
• 1 small chili (red or green), thinly sliced (optional for a little heat)
• Oil for frying (vegetable or sesame blend works best)

For the dipping sauce:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• A pinch of chili flakes or chopped fresh chili(optional)

Instructions​

1. Make the batter:
   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, rice flour, salt, water, and egg until smooth. The batter should be slightly thin — like crepe batter.
2. Prepare the pan:
   Heat a generous layer of oil in a non-stick skillet (medium-high heat).
3. Assemble:
   Lay the green onions in the pan like a fan. If using seafood or chili, scatter them evenly over the top.
4. Pour the batter:
   Gently pour the batter over everything, tilting the pan to spread it evenly. The key is a thin, even layer.
5. Fry to golden perfection:
   Cook for about 3–4 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown. Press down lightly with a spatula to get even browning.
6. Serve hot:
   Slice into wedges and serve with the dipping sauce.

The process looks lengthy and difficult but once you start making it you will realize how easy it can be. And trust me, take my advice and make more than one because you are going to polish them off in a single sitting.