Mild Broccoli Jeon (Pan Fried Broccoli Pancake)
A light and mild broccoli pancake pan-fried fluffy with eggs and crab stick instead of flour.
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By using beaten eggs instead of flour for the batter, this pan-fried side dish features a fluffy, tender texture. Adding crab stick lends savory umami and a pleasant bite. It is mild and not overpowering, making it great as a side dish or snack for children.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Broccoli100 g
- Crab stick (crami)100 g
- Egg2
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
- Ground black peppera little
- You can use either blanched or raw broccoli; for washing and blanching steps, you can refer to the previous post.
- You can replace crab stick with shrimp, imitation crab meat, or ham, or simply double the amount of broccoli.
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
I had some blanched broccoli, so I prepared about half a head. You can also use unblanched broccoli.
Here are crab stick (crami) and 2 eggs.
You can use shrimp, imitation crab meat, or ham instead of crab stick, or it is also delicious if you just double the amount of broccoli.
Related post on the blog (Korean)blog.naver.com/ppunwife/224232175540When I made broccoli soup last time, washing and blanching broccoli was posted in detail, so you can refer to that.
Chop the ingredients
Shred the crab stick and chop it finely, and mince the broccoli as well.
Broccoli has a better texture when the pieces are larger, so chop it to your liking.
Mix the batter
In a bowl, add the crab stick, broccoli, 2 eggs, 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp salt, and a little ground black pepper, then mix together.
For kids, you can pan-fry it as is, and for adults, it is also nice to slice and add Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili).
Pan-fry
Heat a pan, add a generous amount of cooking oil, and use a spoon to drop the batter into round shapes.
It cooks quickly, so lower the heat to around medium and remove once the egg batter turns golden brown.
Finish
Cute broccoli jeon made in one- or two-bite sizes is complete.
Pan-frying immune-boosting broccoli lightly with eggs instead of flour doubles the nutrition and makes it easy to digest.
Ppunwife's tips
- Broccoli has a better texture when the pieces are larger, so chop it to your liking.
- For kids, you can pan-fry it as is, and for adults, it is also nice to slice and add Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili).
- It cooks quickly, so lower the heat to around medium and remove once the egg batter turns golden brown.
FAQ
Do I have to blanch the broccoli before using it?
It is totally fine to chop raw, unblanched broccoli and add it straight into the batter.
Can I substitute other ingredients for crab stick?
You can replace it with shrimp, imitation crab meat, or ham, and it is also delicious if you double the broccoli without crab stick.
How can I make it spicy for an adult side dish?
When mixing the batter, add sliced Cheongyang chili pepper to bring a spicy kick that goes well as an adult side dish.
How do I control the heat when pan-frying?
Because the egg batter cooks quickly, lower the heat to around medium after heating the pan, and take them out once they turn golden brown.
