Maesaengi Jeon
Korean Korean - Jeon and Pancakes

Maesaengi Jeon

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 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

  • • 150g fresh maesaengi seaweed, rinsed and drained
  • • 3 eggs
  • • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • • 1/4 cup cold water
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1 spring onion, finely sliced
  • • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 2 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tsp rice vinegar, for dipping

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rinse the maesaengi gently and squeeze out excess water.

2
Phase 2

Whisk the eggs, flour, water, and salt into a smooth batter.

3
Phase 3

Fold the maesaengi and spring onion into the batter.

4
Phase 4

Pour small ladlefuls into hot oil, flattening each into a round; fry until the edges are crisp and golden.

5
Phase 5

Turn and cook briefly until the second side is set and lightly browned.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.