Sweet and Chewy Corn Chapssal Jeon (Glutinous Rice Corn Pancakes)
A sweet snack pancake made by mixing ground corn and almonds into a glutinous rice batter and pan-frying until golden brown.
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A delightful snack made by roughly grinding boiled corn and almonds, then pan-frying them together in a glutinous rice batter. With its popping, nutty texture and gentle sweetness, it is wonderful served warm or even after it cools down.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Corn1 cup
- Almonds1/3 cup
Batter
- Glutinous rice flour1 cup
- Water1/2 cup
- Sugar3 tbsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
- You can use canned corn instead of boiled corn.
- You can use walnuts or other nuts instead of almonds, or omit them entirely; if you leave them out, reduce the amount of water in the batter.
Steps
1. Prepare 1 cup of boiled corn.
Canned corn works fine as well.
2. I ground it coarsely to enjoy the chewing texture, but you can grind it finely if you prefer.
You can also chop it with a knife instead of using a grinder.
3. For a nutty flavor, prepare almonds as well and grind them to about the same particle size as the corn.
You can use walnuts or other nuts instead of almonds, or leave them out if you don't have any. Just be sure to reduce the amount of water when making the batter.
4. Add all the batter ingredients and mix them together.
5. Heat oil in a heated pan, spread the batter thinly, and pan-fry on both sides until golden brown.
Ppunwife's tips
- I ground it coarsely to enjoy the texture, but you can grind it finely to your taste, or simply chop it with a knife instead of using a grinder.
- It is delicious eaten warm, and just as good once it cools down.
FAQ
Can I use canned corn instead of boiled corn?
Yes, using canned corn is completely fine.
What should I do if I don't have almonds?
You can substitute walnuts or other nuts, or omit them altogether. However, if you do not add nuts, reduce the amount of water in the batter.
How can I prep the corn if I don't have a grinder?
Simply chopping it with a knife instead of using a blender or food grinder works great.
