Slice 1 zucchini into thin strips, about 0.2 to 0.3 cm thick, then finely shred them.
Place the shredded zucchini in a bowl and add 1/2 tablespoon of salt. Mix well and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
Cut 2 green chili peppers with a crosswise incision, remove the seeds thoroughly, and finely chop them as if preparing fried rice.
Take 4 crami pieces and tear them by hand into thin, even strands without clumps, ensuring they’re uniformly bite-sized.
In a mixing bowl, crack 6 eggs and add 1 tablespoon of mirin and 1/3 teaspoon of seasoning salt. Whisk until the egg whites are completely broken down.
After 30 minutes, squeeze the salted zucchini firmly with your hands to extract as much moisture as possible.
Add the squeezed zucchini, prepared crami, and chopped green chili peppers to the mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of panko and gently mix to create slight stickiness.
Pour the beaten egg mixture into the bowl and stir gently until everything is evenly combined with no lumps.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Use a ladle to scoop out portions of the batter and cook on both sides until golden brown.
Soak shredded zucchini in salt for 30 minutes, then squeeze out all moisture. Finely prepare green chili peppers and crami.
Mix the beaten egg mixture with mirin and seasoning salt, then combine with the prepared ingredients and 1 tablespoon of panko.
Cook the batter in a pan with oil, maintaining medium-low heat, adding one ladleful at a time and frying both sides until golden.
Cooking tips 💡
Always salt the zucchini and squeeze out as much moisture as possible—this ensures the final dish stays firm and crisp, not soggy.
Use only 1 tablespoon of panko; too much will make the pancake dry and dense. It should act only as a binding agent, not a dominant ingredient.
Avoid high heat—too much heat burns the outside while leaving the inside undercooked. Always cook slowly over medium-low heat for a moist, tender result.
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