Saeu Jeon
Korean Korean - Jeon and Pancakes

Saeu 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

  • • 12 large prawns, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • • 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • • 1/2 cup plain flour
  • • 3 eggs, beaten
  • • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 2 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tsp rice vinegar and a pinch of chili flakes, for dipping

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Butterfly the prawns deeply and press flat so they stay open; season with salt and pepper.

2
Phase 2

Thread a skewer through each butterflied prawns to hold it flat (optional).

3
Phase 3

Coat each prawns in flour, shaking off the excess.

4
Phase 4

Dip the floured prawns into the beaten egg.

5
Phase 5

Pan-fry in hot oil over medium heat until the egg is set and golden, about 2 minutes per side.

6
Phase 6

Serve warm with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.