Aromatic Spring Delight: Making Mugwort Pancakes (Sseukjeon)
Aromatic Spring Delight: Making Mugwort Pancakes (Sseukjeon)
Spring Fragrance Filled Mugwort Pancakes Made with Seasonal Mugwort
Mugwort, one of spring’s representative ingredients, is in its prime. Mugwort, like chive and shepherd’s purse, is known to boost immunity. Shall we savor the fragrant spring with Sseukjeon, which preserves the herb’s natural aroma? This recipe brings the essence of spring right to your plate.
Sseukjeon Ingredients- Fresh Mugwort 80g
- King Oyster Mushroom 1
- Pancake Mix (Buchim Garu) 80g
- Cooking Oil 2 Tbsp
- Salt 1/2 Tsp
- Cold Water 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by thoroughly cleaning the mugwort. Carefully remove any dirt or impurities. Rinse the mugwort several times under running water until it’s completely clean. After washing, place it in a colander and let it drain well.
Step 2
Next, prepare the ingredients that will add flavor and texture to your Sseukjeon. You’ll need one king oyster mushroom and 80g of pancake mix. Adding mushrooms will significantly improve the chewiness of the pancakes and enhance their savory notes.
Step 3
Finely mince the king oyster mushroom. Ensure it’s chopped into small, uniform pieces. This will help distribute the mushroom flavor and texture evenly throughout the batter.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the batter. Place the drained mugwort in a mixing bowl. Add the 80g of pancake mix. Gently combine the mugwort and the mix.
Step 5
To achieve the right batter consistency, add 1 tablespoon of cold water. Mix with chopsticks until the batter is thick and slightly clumpy, not too watery. The batter should hold its shape when lifted with chopsticks.
Step 6
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Using chopsticks, pick up small portions of the batter and place them onto the hot pan. You can adjust the size of the pancakes as you like. Gently spread the batter with chopsticks and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Your delicious Sseukjeon is ready when the mugwort is vibrant green and the edges are beautifully browned.
