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A type of Korean pancake made with scallions and other ingredients

Overview

) is a variety of jeon, a savory Korean pancake-like dish made primarily with scallions as the main ingredient. It is a popular dish in Korean cuisine and is often enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. Pajeon is known for its crispy texture and savory flavor, which is enhanced by the use of various ingredients such as seafood, meat, and vegetables.

Ingredients and Preparation

The basic ingredients for pajeon include:

Additional ingredients can include:

Seafood such as shrimp, squid, or oysters
Meat such as beef or pork
Vegetables such as carrots or zucchini

Preparation

The preparation of pajeon involves creating a batter by mixing flour, water, and eggs. The scallions are then cut into lengths and mixed into the batter. Additional ingredients like seafood or meat can be added according to preference. The mixture is then poured onto a hot, oiled pan and cooked until both sides are golden brown and crispy.

Serving

Pajeon is typically served with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, and sometimes gochugaru (Korean chili powder) or sesame oil. It is often enjoyed with makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice wine, especially during rainy days.

Cultural Significance

Pajeon is a beloved dish in Korea, often associated with comfort and nostalgia. It is commonly prepared during family gatherings and celebrations. The dish is also popular in Korean restaurants around the world, where it is served as a starter or side dish.

Variations

There are several variations of pajeon, including:

Haemul pajeon: A seafood version of pajeon that includes a variety of seafood such as shrimp, squid, and clams.
Kimchi jeon: A variation that incorporates kimchi into the batter, giving it a spicy and tangy flavor.
Buchimgae: A general term for Korean pancakes that includes pajeon and other types of jeon.

Related pages

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-'''Pajeon''' is a variety of [[jeon]] with [[scallion]] as its prominent ingredient, as ''pa'' means scallion. It is a type of [[bucheon]], a Korean dish made from a batter of eggs, wheat flour, rice flour, scallions, and often other ingredients depending on the variety. Bucheon is usually categorized into two main types: [[dongeurang ttaeng]] and [[nokdu bindaetteok]]. Pajeon is one of the most popular types of bucheon in [[Korea]].
+{{Short description|A type of Korean pancake made with scallions and other ingredients}}
+{{Korean name|hangul=__|hanja=__|rr=pajeon|mr=p'aj_n}}
-==Etymology==
+==Overview==
-The word ''Pajeon'' is a combination of the Korean word ''pa'' (파), meaning scallion, and ''jeon'' (전), a term that refers to a traditional Korean dish made by seasoning whole, sliced, or minced fish, meat, vegetables, etc., and coating them with wheat flour and egg wash before frying them in oil.
+[[Pajeon]] ({{lang|ko|__}}) is a variety of [[jeon]], a savory Korean pancake-like dish made primarily with [[scallions]] as the main ingredient. It is a popular dish in Korean cuisine and is often enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. Pajeon is known for its crispy texture and savory flavor, which is enhanced by the use of various ingredients such as seafood, meat, and vegetables.
 ==Ingredients and Preparation==
-The main ingredients of Pajeon include [[scallion]], [[wheat flour]], [[rice flour]], and [[eggs]]. The scallions are cut into lengths, then mixed with batter and pan-fried with a small amount of oil. Some variations of Pajeon include [[seafood]] (haemul pajeon) and [[kimchi]] (kimchi pajeon).
+The basic ingredients for pajeon include:
+* [[Scallions]] (pa)
+* [[Flour]]
+* [[Water]]
+* [[Eggs]]
+* [[Salt]]
-==Varieties==
+Additional ingredients can include:
-There are several varieties of Pajeon. The most common ones include ''[[Haemul Pajeon]]'', which includes seafood such as squid, shrimp, and clams, and ''[[Kimchi Pajeon]]'', which includes kimchi. Other varieties may include other ingredients such as [[mushroom]]s, [[carrot]]s, [[onion]]s, [[leek]]s, and [[Korean chili pepper]]s.
+* [[Seafood]] such as [[shrimp]], [[squid]], or [[oysters]]
+* [[Meat]] such as [[beef]] or [[pork]]
+* [[Vegetables]] such as [[carrots]] or [[zucchini]]
+===Preparation===
+The preparation of pajeon involves creating a batter by mixing flour, water, and eggs. The scallions are then cut into lengths and mixed into the batter. Additional ingredients like seafood or meat can be added according to preference. The mixture is then poured onto a hot, oiled pan and cooked until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
 ==Serving==
-Pajeon is usually served as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. In Korea, it is often served with [[makgeolli]], a traditional Korean rice wine. It is also a popular dish during rainy days.
+Pajeon is typically served with a dipping sauce made from [[soy sauce]], [[vinegar]], and sometimes [[gochugaru]] (Korean chili powder) or [[sesame oil]]. It is often enjoyed with [[makgeolli]], a traditional Korean rice wine, especially during rainy days.
+==Cultural Significance==
+Pajeon is a beloved dish in Korea, often associated with comfort and nostalgia. It is commonly prepared during family gatherings and celebrations. The dish is also popular in Korean restaurants around the world, where it is served as a starter or side dish.
+==Variations==
+There are several variations of pajeon, including:
+* '''[[Haemul pajeon]]''': A seafood version of pajeon that includes a variety of seafood such as shrimp, squid, and clams.
+* '''[[Kimchi jeon]]''': A variation that incorporates [[kimchi]] into the batter, giving it a spicy and tangy flavor.
+* '''[[Buchimgae]]''': A general term for Korean pancakes that includes pajeon and other types of jeon.
-==See also==
+==Related pages==
-* [[Jeon (food)|Jeon]]
 * [[Korean cuisine]]
-* [[List of pancakes]]
+* [[Jeon (food)]]
-* [[List of Korean dishes]]
+* [[Makgeolli]]
+* [[Kimchi]]
-[[Category:Korean pancakes]]
 [[Category:Korean cuisine]]
+[[Category:Pancakes]]
 [[Category:Appetizers]]
-[[Category:Snack foods]]
-{{Korea-food-stub}}
-{{food-stub}}
-<gallery>
-File:Pajeon Haemulpajeon.jpg|Pajeon Haemulpajeon
-File:Korean_pan_cake-Dongnae_pajeon-01.jpg|Korean pan cake - Dongnae pajeon
-</gallery>