Baek Jong-won's Pork and Chive Jeon (Wanja-jeon)

Name: Baek Jong-won's Pork and Chive Jeon (Wanja-jeon)
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 300g ground pork (hind leg or loin, with 30% fat); 1 bunch chives (about 3 cups); 1 green onion; 1/2 block tofu; 1 egg; 1/2 tbsp minced garlic; 3-4 tbsp soy sauce; 1/3 - 1/2 cup pancake mix; 1 pinch salt; Pinch of black pepper; Generous amount of cooking oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping sauce); 2 tbsp vinegar (for dipping sauce); Pinch of sugar (for dipping sauce); Onion and Cheongyang chili pepper (for dipping sauce), to taste

A pan-fried patty made with ground pork, plenty of chives and tofu, cooked slowly over low heat in oil until crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.

25 min Difficulty Normal drinking snack

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 3 servings

300g ground pork (hind leg or loin, with 30% fat)
1 bunch chives (about 3 cups)
1 green onion

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1 egg

1/2 tbsp minced garlic

3-4 tbsp soy sauce

1/3 - 1/2 cup pancake mix

1 pinch salt

Pinch of black pepper

Generous amount of cooking oil

1 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping sauce)

2 tbsp vinegar (for dipping sauce)

Pinch of sugar (for dipping sauce)

Onion and Cheongyang chili pepper (for dipping sauce), to taste

Recipe

Finely chop the chives and green onions so they are easy to pan-fry.
In a large bowl, add the ground pork and crack in 1 egg.
Add the chopped chives and green onions, 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, 3-4 tbsp soy sauce, 1/3 - 1/2 cup pancake mix, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
Crumble the 1/2 block of tofu into the bowl without squeezing out the water, then knead the mixture with your hands until it becomes sticky and well combined.
Mix soy sauce and vinegar in a 1:2 ratio, and add minced onion, Cheongyang chili pepper, and a pinch of sugar to make a simple dipping sauce.
Pour a generous amount of cooking oil into the pan, more than you might expect, and turn on the heat.
Shape the mixture into bite-sized portions (either one large pancake or small, thick patties) and place them in the pan.
Once sizzling, reduce the heat to low and rotate the pan to allow the oil to seep into the center of the patties.
Flip them over to a golden brown on both sides and cook slowly over low heat until completely cooked through.
Drain off excess oil, transfer to a plate, and serve with the prepared dipping sauce.

Chop chives and green onions, then mix with pork, tofu (do not squeeze out water), egg, seasonings, and pancake mix, kneading until combined.
Generously oil a pan, shape the mixture into thick patties of desired size, and place them in the pan.
Cook slowly over low heat, rotating the pan, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Serve with dipping sauce.

Cooking tips

For a crispier texture, omit the egg and use tempura flour instead of pancake mix.
You don't need to squeeze the water out of the tofu; the mixture will still bind well, making the process much simpler.
Because the patties contain a lot of meat compared to regular jeon, they can burn easily. It's crucial to cook them slowly over low heat in plenty of oil for an extended period.
When making large patties, you can remove some of the oil from the pan before flipping, then add it back after flipping to prevent oil splattering.

Recommended for

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Those who want a hearty meat pancake dish that can create a festive atmosphere for holidays or gatherings.
Those who want to make wanja-jeon easily without tedious steps like squeezing tofu.

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Baek Jong-won's Pork and Chive Jeon (Wanja-jeon)

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