Gochu Jeon
Korean Korean - Jeon and Pancakes

Gochu Jeon

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.

Ingredients

  • • 10 Korean green chili peppers (ggwari-gochu), halved and seeded
  • • 150g minced pork
  • • 50g firm tofu, mashed
  • • 2 spring onions and 1 clove garlic, minced
  • • 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil
  • • 3 eggs, beaten
  • • 3 tbsp flour
  • • 4 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Mix the pork, tofu, spring onion, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil; marinate 15 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Press a spoonful of filling into each halved chili.

3
Phase 3

Dust the stuffed chilies with flour, then dip in beaten egg.

4
Phase 4

Pan-fry in hot oil, filling side down first, until the meat is cooked and golden, about 3 minutes per side.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot, whole or halved, as a side dish or with drinks.