Chewy and Delicious Acorn Jelly Pancakes (Dotori Muk Jeon)
A Special Treat Made with Leftover Acorn Jelly from Holiday Feasts: Chewy and Tender Dotori Muk Jeon Recipe
Do you have leftover acorn jelly that’s hard to use up after a holiday feast? Transform it into delicious Dotori Muk Jeon, featuring a wonderfully chewy yet tender texture! This recipe is so good, you might find yourself making acorn jelly just to prepare this dish. Let me share a simple yet impressive way to utilize holiday leftovers.
Main Ingredients
- Acorn jelly (Dotori Muk) 200g
- Bacon 100g
- 1 Onion
- 1/3 Carrot
- 1 Green onion
Batter Ingredients
- Pancake mix (Buchim garu) 150g
- Water 200ml
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- Pancake mix (Buchim garu) 150g
- Water 200ml
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 200g of acorn jelly. Slice it into strips about 5cm long and 1cm thick. Cutting it this way will enhance the chewy texture when fried.
Step 2
Cut 100g of bacon into strips about 1cm wide. The savory saltiness and rich aroma of the bacon will significantly enrich the flavor of the acorn jelly pancakes.
Step 3
Julienne 1 onion into strips about 0.5cm thick. The natural sweetness of the onion will elevate the overall flavor profile of the jeon.
Step 4
Finely julienne 1/3 of a carrot. The vibrant color of the carrot will make the jeon look more appealing, and it also adds a pleasant crispness.
Step 5
Finely chop 1 green onion. The fresh aroma of the green onion will cut through any richness and add a clean finish to the taste.
Step 6
Now, let’s make the batter. In a large bowl, combine 150g of pancake mix, 1 egg, and 1/2 tsp of salt. Gradually add 200ml of water while mixing to achieve a smooth batter consistency. It shouldn’t be too thin; aim for a consistency that coats the ingredients well. Avoid lumps.
Step 7
Add the sliced bacon, onion, carrot, and green onion to the prepared batter and mix thoroughly. Ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the batter.
Step 8
Finally, gently fold in the sliced acorn jelly. Be careful not to break the jelly as you mix, so its texture remains intact. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Step 9
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a lightly greased pan over medium-low heat. Ladle spoonfuls of the batter onto the pan and fry them into your desired pancake shapes. Be mindful not to use high heat, as this can burn the outside before the inside is cooked.
Step 10
Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Ensure they are cooked through until golden brown. These delicious acorn jelly pancakes are ready when they achieve a beautiful golden hue!
Step 11
Pro Tip: For a generously sized and visually appealing jeon, you can ladle a larger portion of the batter to create one big pancake. Adding kimchi or other vegetables can also be a delicious variation. Serve with a soy sauce dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor!
