Jeon Platter (Holiday Pancakes) (전 한접시)
Why this food?
Jeon platters are the heartbeat of Korean holidays—a golden spread of crispy, savory pancakes that bring families together for hours of cooking and eating. From kimchi to seafood to zucchini, each jeon tells a story of tradition. This is the food that plays in the background of every K-drama holiday special.
🇰🇷 K-Culture Tip
Jeon-making is considered women's work in traditional Korean culture, passed down through mothers and grandmothers—but modern families cook jeon together. Chuseok and Seollal jeon platters can include 5-10 varieties, and families often compete over whose jeon is crispiest. The tradition dates back centuries to royal court banquets.
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Substitute Ingredients
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All-purpose flour 밀가루 | Great Value All Purpose Flour Great Value Standard all-purpose flour works perfectly for jeon batter—no specialty flour needed. Shop at Walmart |
Vegetable oil for frying 식용유 | Great Value Vegetable Oil Great Value Vegetable or canola oil works best—avoid olive oil as it burns at high heat. You'll need more oil than listed for batch frying. Shop at Walmart |
Egg, water, salt 계란, 물, 소금 | Great Value Large Eggs + Purified Water + Salt Great Value These pantry staples bind the batter together. Use tap water if purified water unavailable. Shop at Walmart |
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- 1 cup (125g) Great Value All Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup for frying (plus more as needed) Great Value Vegetable Oil
- 1 egg, ¾ cup water, ½ tsp salt Great Value Large Eggs + Purified Water + Salt
Instructions
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Step 1: Mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 egg, ¾ cup water, and ½ teaspoon salt in a bowl until smooth batter forms—no lumps.
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Step 2: Prepare your fillings: slice 1 medium zucchini into thin strips, shred 1 cup kimchi (squeeze excess liquid), and have ½ pound shrimp or white fish ready to cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Step 3: Heat ¼ cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering—test with a drop of batter (should sizzle immediately).
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Step 4: Dip each ingredient into batter (one piece at a time) and carefully place in hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Work in batches to avoid crowding. Transfer to paper towels.
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Step 5: Arrange all cooked jeon on a large platter. Serve hot with soy dipping sauce (mix 3 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp rice vinegar + 1 tsp sugar + sesame seeds). Eat immediately while crispy.
