Memil Jeon
Korean Korean - Jeon and Pancakes

Memil 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

  • • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • • 1/4 cup plain flour
  • • 1 cup cold water
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1 cup napa cabbage kimchi, chopped
  • • 1 courgette, julienned
  • • 4 spring onions, cut into lengths
  • • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 2 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tsp rice vinegar, for dipping

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk the buckwheat flour, plain flour, water, and salt into a thin batter; rest 10 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Squeeze the kimchi dry and julienne the courgette.

3
Phase 3

Heat a generous amount of oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat.

4
Phase 4

Scatter the kimchi, courgette, and spring onions in the pan, then pour the batter evenly over them.

5
Phase 5

Fry until the bottom is browned and crisp, then flip and crisp the other side.

6
Phase 6

Cut into pieces and serve hot with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.