Gimbap Jeon (Korean Savory Pancake): The Ultimate Leftover Gimbap Hack
Gimbap Jeon (Korean Savory Pancake): The Ultimate Leftover Gimbap Hack
Irresistibly Delicious! How to Make Gimbap Jeon Even Tastier – Perfect for Snacks & Drinks!
Got leftover gimbap or day-old rice? Don’t let them go to waste! Transform them into these incredibly delicious Gimbap Jeon. By adding mashed Spam and soaked glass noodles, you’ll achieve a delightful chewy texture inside and a crispy exterior. They’re perfect as a savory snack for kids or a tempting accompaniment to your favorite drinks for adults. You’ll love them!
Gimbap Jeon Ingredients- 1 roll of Gimbap (use leftover or day-old gimbap)
- 80g Glass noodles (about 1/2 cup)
- 200g Spam (half a can)
- 250g Onion (1 medium)
- 6 Eggs
- 2 stalks Green onion
- 2 Red chili peppers
- 30g Tempura flour (about 1/4 cup)
- 30g Pancake mix (about 1/4 cup)
- Cooking oil, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Soak the glass noodles in cold water for at least 2 hours until fully softened. If you’re in a hurry, soaking them in hot water will speed up the process. Once softened, drain them thoroughly.
Step 2
Prepare 1 roll of leftover gimbap. If it has various fillings, it will add more flavor to your Gimbap Jeon.
Step 3
Finely chop the onion. The finer the chop, the better it will incorporate into the batter.
Step 4
Cut the gimbap into bite-sized pieces, about 1cm thick. Chop the soaked glass noodles to a similar length. Finely slice the green onions and red chili peppers.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine the chopped gimbap, soaked glass noodles, minced onion, sliced green onions, and red chili peppers. Mash the Spam using a glove or a fork until it’s finely broken down, then add it to the bowl. Crack in the 6 eggs. Add 5 tablespoons each of tempura flour and pancake mix. (Tip: Mixing tempura and pancake flour creates an extra crispy and flavorful pancake!)
Step 6
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly with a spatula or spoon to form a batter. No extra water is needed, as the moisture from the ingredients and eggs will suffice to create the batter.
Step 7
Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add about 4 tablespoons of cooking oil. Spoon portions of the batter onto the hot pan, creating round, flattened pancakes of your desired size. Wait until the surface of the batter looks set and slightly dry before flipping.
Step 8
After flipping, add a little more cooking oil to the pan. Gently press down on the pancakes with your spatula to ensure they cook evenly through and achieve a chewier texture.
Step 9
If you prefer larger Gimbap Jeon, ladle about one full ladle of batter onto the pan and spread it out into a larger circle.
Step 10
For the larger pancakes, add more oil after flipping. Cook them until they are golden brown on both sides, turning them carefully to avoid burning. Adjust the heat as needed.
Step 11
Thanks to the mashed Spam, these Gimbap Jeon are perfectly seasoned without any additional salt or dipping sauce needed! Enjoy these crispy, chewy, and savory pancakes – they are an absolute delight for kids’ snacks or a satisfying treat with drinks!
