Pan Fried Korean Zucchini (Hobak Jeon)

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Pan Fried Korean Zucchini (Hobak Jeon)

Pan-fried zucchini (Hobak Jeon) is a simple Korean side dish made with lightly battered zucchini slices, pan-fried until golden and tender. Quick, savory, and perfect with rice or any Korean meal.

159 kcal /serving 10 min Serves 4 Easy Asian Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 Korean zucchini (or summer squash), (185 g / 7 oz), thinly sliced (0.3 – 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches)
  • 3 Tbsp all purpose flour (rice flour or Korean pancake mix will work fine too.)
  • 2 eggs (, beaten)
  • 3/4 tsp fine sea salt (, divided into one 1/4 tsp lot and one 1/2 tsp lot)
  • Some cooking oil

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Place the sliced zucchini on a flat surface (I used a rimmed baking sheet).
  2. Sprinkle salt (1/4 tsp) around the zucchini evenly.
  3. Rest for about 5 mins.
  4. Gently wipe any excess moisture from the zucchini with kitchen paper.
  5. Place the flour and remaining salt (1/2 tsp) in a freezer bag and add the zucchini.
  6. Shake the bag, while holding tightly the open end with one hand, ensuring the zucchini is evenly coated.
  7. Take out the zucchini from the bag one by one, gently shake off excess flour, dunk them into a bowl of beaten egg.
  8. Coat both sides of the zucchini with the egg in batches.
  9. Preheat a skillet over medium to medium low heat.
  10. Once heated, add some cooking oil and spread well.
  11. Gently place the zucchini and cook both sides until lightly golden brown.(It is important to cook the zucchini over medium to medium low to heat to avoid burning it.
  12. It will take about 3-4 mins to cook both sides but it will depend on the thickness of your zucchini.
  13. Flip them over halfway through.
  14. You may have to cook them in batches.) Transfer to a plate.
  15. Serve with Korean pancake dipping sauce, cooked rice and other Korean side dishes.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

159 Calories
3.9g Protein 3% DV
6.1g Carbs 2% DV
13.5g Fat 17% DV
0.6g Fiber 2% DV
1.3g Sugars
197mg Sodium 13% DV
80mg Cholesterol 23% DV
Diet Type Low Carb
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Keto Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Mediterranean Dairy Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category side
Meal Type Snack
Tags quick, comfort-food, pan-fried