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Dongnae Pajeon — traditional dish from Busan, South Korea
Main course Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥430kcal
💪27gProtein
🌾48gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🦐 Shellfish

Dongnae Pajeon

How to order / say it
Say it 동래파전 — [Dong-nae Pah-john]
Order I'd like the Dongnae Pajeon, please.
Locally 동래파전 주세요.
Say locally

A savory Korean pancake with green onions and seafood.

Why try it?

Dongnae Pajeon is a regional variation of pajeon that's particularly known for its hearty combination of scallions and seafood, popular during festivals.

How it tastes

Crispy on the outside yet soft inside, Dongnae Pajeon bursts with the fresh flavor of scallions and plump seafood, seasoned lightly with soy sauce.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Dongnae Pajeon traces back to the Joseon Dynasty as a ceremonial food, native to the Dongnae area of Busan, symbolizing abundance and good fortune.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🥕 200 g green onions
  • 🦐 100 g shrimp
  • 🦐 100 g squid
  • 🥣 2 tbsp soy sauce

Method

  1. 1 Prepare batter by mixing flour, water, and eggs.
  2. 2 Combine seafood and green onions into the batter.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into a hot pan and cook until both sides are crispy.
  4. 4 Serve with soy sauce for dipping.

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