Aromatic Chive Jangtteok
Aromatic Chive Jangtteok
Homemade Spicy and Savory Chive Jangtteok Recipe
This delicious Chive Jangtteok is perfect for any day, not just rainy ones! Unlike the usual chive salads or pancakes, this dish offers a unique and captivating flavor profile. The savory and spicy paste, made from gochujang (Korean chili paste) and doenjang (fermented soybean paste), perfectly complements the freshness of the chives, creating an unforgettable taste. Jangtteok is a special type of Korean pancake made with a batter mixed with gochujang and doenjang, along with various vegetables. When chives are added, it becomes Chive Jangtteok, offering an intensified aromatic experience. Say goodbye to the daily ‘what to cook?’ dilemma with this delightful Chive Jangtteok recipe. Let’s get started!
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch chives (approx. 100g)
- 1 Korean green chili pepper (Cheongyang chili)
- 1 red chili pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the fresh chives under running water. Gently pat them dry and then cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 6cm long. This length ensures they are easy to eat and look good when cooked.
Step 2
Next, remove the stems from the green and red chili peppers and thinly slice them. Aim for slices about 0.3cm thick; this will add vibrant color and a pleasant spicy kick. If you prefer less heat, you can remove the seeds before slicing.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the flavorful base of our jangtteok. In a bowl, add 1 cup of water. Then, add 1 tablespoon of gochujang and 1/3 tablespoon of doenjang. It’s best to strain these pastes through a sieve into the water and mix them well until smooth. This step ensures a lump-free, refined batter.
Step 4
To the well-mixed paste and water, add 1 cup of pancake mix. Stir everything together until just combined and no dry pockets of flour remain. The batter should not be too thin or too thick. You can adjust the amount of pancake mix slightly if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
Step 5
Finally, gently fold in the prepared chives and the sliced chili peppers into the batter. Mix them gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the batter without overmixing.
Step 6
Heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Ladle portions of the batter onto the hot pan and spread them thinly into round shapes. Cook until both sides are golden brown and crispy. The key to a great jangtteok is to fry it until the edges are wonderfully crisp. Enjoy your homemade Chive Jangtteok!
