Squid Cabbage Jeon (Squid and Cabbage Pancake)
A savory pancake made with sweet shredded cabbage and chewy squid, pan-fried until golden brown.
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This special savory pancake pairs crunchy cabbage and chewy squid with a kick of Cheongyang chili peppers, pan-fried to a savory crisp. Mixing in a bit of frying mix makes the texture even crispier. It makes a wonderful light snack when you feel peckish, or a great accompaniment for makgeolli on a rainy day.
- Servings
- about 2 servingsOriginal: 2 pancakes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cabbage3 leaves, 250 g
- Squid1/2, 150 g (large)
- Large green onion (daepa)1/3 stalks
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)2
Batter
- Korean pancake mix (buchim-garu)1 cup
- Water1 cup
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Instead of 1/2 a large squid, you can use just the legs and fins, and you can also add carrots or onions.
Steps
Use 1/2 of a large squid, or like me, use the legs and fins.
You can also prepare some carrot or onion to go with it.
Finely chop the squid and slice the cabbage into strips about 1 cm thick.
Thinly slice the large green onion and chili peppers.
Add all the ingredients and batter ingredients together, then mix evenly.
When making savory pancakes, mixing in frying mix gives you a crispier batter.
Heat a pan, add a generous amount of oil, and spread the batter out evenly.
Pan-fry both sides until golden brown.
Ppunwife's tips
- When making savory pancakes, mixing in frying mix gives you a crispier batter.
- Pancakes always taste best eaten straight out of the pan.
FAQ
Is there a way to make the pancake crispier?
Mixing frying mix into the batter will give it a much crispier texture.
Which parts of the squid should I use?
You can use half a squid including the body, or simply make good use of leftover legs and fins.
Are there other vegetables that go well with this besides cabbage?
Depending on your taste or what is in your fridge, slicing in some carrots or onions works very well.
