Tender and Savory Beef Jeon with Refreshing Pear and Scallion Salad
Tender and Savory Beef Jeon with Refreshing Pear and Scallion Salad
The Star of Holiday Feasts! Appetizing Beef Jeon and Fresh Pear Scallion Salad Recipe
Enjoy the exquisite combination of our flavorful beef jeon and a refreshing salad made with crisp pear and zesty scallions. Beef jeon and this scallion salad are a perfect match, making them ideal not only for holiday tables but also as a standout main dish for any special occasion. Their savory depth and fresh balance are sure to captivate everyone’s palate.
Beef Jeon Ingredients- 800g Beef Sirloin
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Sweet Rice Flour (Chapssalgaru)
- A little Cooking Oil
- A little Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (Korean Rice Wine)
- 1 pinch Salt
Beef Marinating Ingredients- 1.5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (Korean Rice Wine)
- A little Black Pepper
Pear Scallion Salad Ingredients- 2 Green Onions (Scallions)
- 1/2 Pear
Pear Scallion Salad Dressing Ingredients- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Maesilcheong (Plum Extract)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- A little Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1.5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (Korean Rice Wine)
- A little Black Pepper
Pear Scallion Salad Ingredients- 2 Green Onions (Scallions)
- 1/2 Pear
Pear Scallion Salad Dressing Ingredients- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Maesilcheong (Plum Extract)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- A little Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Maesilcheong (Plum Extract)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- A little Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients needed for the dish. Fresh ingredients are the foundation of delicious beef jeon.
Step 2
Gently press the beef sirloin with paper towels to remove any excess blood. This step is crucial to prevent any gamey odors and ensure a clean, pure taste. Thoroughly removing blood is the first step to perfect beef jeon.
Step 3
To the beef with removed blood, add 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of mirin, and a pinch of black pepper. Gently knead the mixture to marinate the meat. Allow it to sit for a while so the flavors can penetrate deeply into the beef.
Step 4
Coat each side of the marinated beef thinly and evenly with sweet rice flour. Sweet rice flour is the secret ingredient that makes the jeon extra crispy and nutty when fried.
Step 5
In a wide bowl, crack 3 eggs and whisk them well with 2 tablespoons of mirin and a pinch of salt to create the egg wash. Dip the sweet rice flour-coated beef into the egg wash, ensuring both sides are fully coated. It’s important to manage the heat to a medium-low flame to prevent the egg coating from burning.
Step 6
Heat a pan with a mixture of cooking oil and sesame oil in a 2:1 ratio. Carefully place the egg-coated beef pieces into the pan, making sure they don’t touch each other. Adding sesame oil contributes to a richer, more savory aroma.
Step 7
Fry the beef over medium-low heat, flipping each side until it turns a beautiful golden brown. This is the moment your crispy on the outside, tender on the inside beef jeon is completed.
Step 8
The perfectly fried, golden beef jeon is a delightful dish on its own. While it’s delicious served warm, letting it cool slightly can enhance its texture.
Step 9
Now, let’s make the perfect companion: the pear and scallion salad! Wash the green onions thoroughly under running water. While traditionally julienned, we’ll slice them thinly on an angle for quicker preparation and ease, which still yields a delicious result!
Step 10
Soak the thinly sliced green onions in cold water for about 10 to 15 minutes to remove their pungent and sharp taste. This process makes the salad much milder and more pleasant to eat.
Step 11
Peel the pear, remove the core and seeds, then slice it into thick julienne strips, similar in length to the scallions. The sweetness of the pear will beautifully complement the slight sharpness of the scallions.
Step 12
Drain the green onions that were soaking in water. Gently rinse them under running water, then squeeze out any excess moisture. This ensures the salad won’t be watery and the dressing will adhere well.
Step 13
In a bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients: 2 tablespoons gochugaru, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons maesilcheong, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and a pinch of toasted sesame seeds. Mix them thoroughly to create a delicious scallion salad dressing.
Step 14
In a large bowl, add the drained scallions and the julienned pear.
Step 15
Pour all the prepared dressing over the scallions and pear.
Step 16
Gently toss everything together, being careful not to mash the pear. Once the scallions, pear, and dressing are harmoniously mixed, your crisp, sweet, and tangy pear scallion salad is ready! Enjoy it with the delicious beef jeon.
