Yukjeon (Korean Beef Pancake): Tender and Flavorful
♥ [Honeymoon Table Setting] Lee Won-il & Lee Young-ja’s Yukjeon Recipe
Introducing Chef Lee Won-il’s special Yukjeon recipe, as seen on the popular TV shows ‘Taste of Discovery’ and ‘Omniscient Interfering View’! This dish boasts incredible tenderness that melts in your mouth and rich, savory beef flavor. It’s surprisingly easy to make at home, allowing anyone to create a sophisticated dish. It pairs perfectly with a cold beer or makgeolli, making it an ideal late-night snack or accompaniment to drinks!
Yukjeon Ingredients
- 10 slices thinly sliced bulgogi or beef brisket (should be paper-thin)
- 5 fresh eggs
- 1 handful of shiitake mushrooms (dried shiitake should be rehydrated)
- 2 handfuls of baby greens (for serving)
Sweet and Tangy Gyejeori Dressing
- 0.5 Tbsp fine gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp fine gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the main ingredient for the Yukjeon: thinly sliced bulgogi or beef brisket. Wash the shiitake mushrooms, which will be served alongside, under running water. Crack the fresh eggs into a clean bowl. Wash the baby greens for the gyejeori and gently pat them dry.
Step 2
Trim the tough stems from the shiitake mushrooms. Thinly slice both the caps and stems. Slicing them thinly will result in a more tender texture when cooked.
Step 3
In a clean bowl, crack all 5 eggs. Add 1 tsp of salt and 2 tsp of sugar. Gently whisk the eggs with a fork until they are smoothly combined and there are no lumps. Avoid whisking too vigorously; aim for an even consistency.
Step 4
Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium-low heat. Carefully lay the prepared bulgogi slices or beef brisket flat on the pan, ensuring they don’t overlap. Cook until the beef is lightly browned on both sides, being careful to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Once the beef starts to cook, slowly pour the whisked egg mixture over the beef, starting from the edges and working your way inwards. Pour it in a circular motion to cover the beef evenly, like creating a donut shape. This helps the Yukjeon hold its form.
Step 6
Generously sprinkle the thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms over the egg mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Reduce the heat to low. Once about two-thirds of the egg mixture is cooked (you’ll see it setting from the edges), carefully flip the Yukjeon using a thin spatula. This makes flipping much easier. Cook the other side until golden brown.
Step 7
Now, let’s make the delicious gyejeori to accompany the Yukjeon! In a clean bowl, combine the prepared baby greens with 0.5 Tbsp gochugaru, 0.5 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp vinegar, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Gently toss the greens to coat them evenly without bruising them. This is key for a fresh dressing.
Step 8
Congratulations! Your ‘Korean Pizza,’ the flavorful Yukjeon, is complete. Cut it into bite-sized pieces and serve it with the freshly prepared gyejeori. This makes for an impressive late-night snack or a special occasion dish. It’s incredibly simple yet tastes absolutely fantastic!
