Hearty and Delicious Leftover Rice Pancake (Bap-jeon)
Hearty and Delicious Leftover Rice Pancake (Bap-jeon)
Revitalize Leftover Rice! A Golden Recipe for Hearty Rice Pancakes Made with Fridge Veggies
Don’t just store leftover rice in the freezer anymore! Turn it into delicious rice pancakes using those odds and ends in your fridge for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients- 1/4 zucchini
- 2 tsp cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups cooked rice (warm or cold rice)
- 1/4 carrot
- 4 perilla leaves (깻잎)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re making ‘Fridge Purge’ rice pancakes (Bap-jeon), perfect for using up ingredients you already have. It’s a fantastic way to utilize leftover rice and various vegetables from your refrigerator, making for a satisfying meal or a delightful snack.
Step 2
First, prepare your rice. You can use leftover cold rice or even freshly cooked warm rice. Wash the carrot, onion, zucchini, and perilla leaves thoroughly. Then, thinly julienne them. You can adjust the size of the vegetable cuts to your preference.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the julienned vegetables and 3 eggs. Whisk everything together gently. It’s best to use a fork or spoon to break up any clumps of rice so the mixture is smooth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper, mixing until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Ensure the vegetables are coated well with the egg mixture.
Step 4
Once all the ingredients are well combined, your delicious rice pancake batter is ready. The colorful vegetables make it look appetizing!
Step 5
Now, heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons of cooking oil. Ladle portions of the batter into the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side until golden and cooked through. Ensure the vegetables are fully cooked for the best texture.
Step 6
Your delicious rice pancakes are ready! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they make for a wonderfully filling meal or a satisfying snack. Enjoy!
