Fragrant and Chewy Parae Jeon (Green Laver Pancake)
A special savory pancake pan-fried until golden, combining fragrant green laver with chewy squid.
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A special savory pancake made by pan-frying fragrant green laver full of ocean flavor with chopped squid and chili peppers. Using anchovy broth or seafood powder instead of water in the batter brings out an even deeper savory flavor. It is great to prepare as a light snack or an accompaniment for drinks.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Green laver1 clump, 100 g
- Squid1/2 (medium)
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)2
- Red chili pepper1
Batter
- Flour (or korean pancake mix (buchim-garu))1 cup
- Egg1
- Water1 cup
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Clam meat or shrimp also works well instead of squid.
- Adding anchovy broth, anchovy powder, or shrimp powder instead of water makes the pancake deep and savory.
- If using Korean pancake mix (buchim-garu), reduce the amount of salt.
- If you want a more yellow batter, simply add 1 to 2 egg yolks.
- If you have fulvescens (maesaengi), maesaengi pancakes are also great.
Steps
1. Finely chop the cleaned green laver.
Finely chop the squid, Cheongyang chili pepper, and red chili pepper as well.
Clam meat or shrimp also works well instead of squid.
How to clean green laver is here ⇒ http://blog.naver.com/ppunwife/140060859165
2. Add all the batter ingredients...
Adding anchovy broth, anchovy powder, or shrimp powder instead of water makes the pancake deep and savory.
I added a little anchovy powder to make the batter.
If using Korean pancake mix (buchim-garu), reduce the amount of salt.
3. Mix well so that no lumps form.
If you want a more yellow batter, simply add 1 to 2 egg yolks.
4. Add all the ingredients...
5. Mix evenly.
6. Heat oil in a pan and pan-fry on both sides until golden brown.
Ppunwife's tips
- Adding anchovy broth, anchovy powder, or shrimp powder instead of water makes the pancake deep and savory.
- If using Korean pancake mix (buchim-garu), reduce the amount of salt.
- If you want a more yellow batter, simply add 1 to 2 egg yolks.
FAQ
Can I add other seafood instead of squid?
Finely chopping clam meat or shrimp instead of squid also pairs very well.
How do I adjust the seasoning when using Korean pancake mix?
Since Korean pancake mix already contains seasoning, you should reduce the amount of salt added.
How can I give the pancake a more golden-yellow color?
Adding 1 to 2 egg yolks to the batter will give it an appetizing yellow hue.
Can I substitute fulvescens (maesaengi) for green laver?
When you do not have green laver, you can easily adapt the recipe using fulvescens to make maesaengi pancakes.
