Savory and Chewy Jangtteok (Fermented Paste Pancake)
A chewy drinking snack made by pan-frying a batter of gochujang and doenjang mixed with finely chopped vegetables.
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Seasoned with gochujang and doenjang, this jangtteok keeps its pleasantly chewy texture even after cooling down. Finely chop any leftover vegetables and pan-fry them flat for a great snack or accompaniment to makgeolli.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Perilla leaves20 leaves
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)10
- Red chili pepper3
- Onion1
Batter Seasoning
- Flour1 cup
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)2 tbsp
- Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)1 tbsp
- Egg1
- Milk (or water)1/2 cup
- Cooking oil
- You can use whatever vegetables you have at home.
Steps
You can use whatever vegetables you have at home.
Just finely chop all the ingredients before adding them.
For the batter, add gochujang (Korean red chili paste) and doenjang (Korean soybean paste) to the flour,
then mix it with one egg and milk (water works just fine too).
Stir well so the gochujang and doenjang dissolve thoroughly.
Add the chopped vegetables to the batter and stir together.
I had some Manila clam meat on hand, so I chopped that up and added it too.
Pan-fry into small, round shapes in a skillet generously coated with oil.
Press down firmly to keep jangtteok flat while pan-frying.
Garnish the tops with the sliced red chili pepper.
Here is the finished jangtteok.
It turned out looking so appetizing.
Enjoy it with makgeolli.
Ppunwife's tips
- Packed with assorted vegetables, jangtteok turns out even chewier than regular savory pancakes once it cools down.
- Press down firmly to keep jangtteok flat while pan-frying.
FAQ
Can I use water instead of milk when making the batter?
Yes, mixing the batter with water instead of milk works completely fine.
Do I have to use only the vegetables listed in the recipe?
No, you can finely chop and use whatever leftover vegetables you have at home.
How should I shape jangtteok when pan-frying?
Spoon the batter into small, round portions in a pan with plenty of oil, then press down firmly with a spatula to keep them nice and flat as they fry.
