Gochujeon || Pan-fried Battered Chili Pepper, 香煎尖椒, 香煎尖椒, 青唐辛子のチヂミ, 고추전 Leave a comment

Gochujeon is a popular Korean dish that features pan-fried battered green chili peppers. It’s a delightful blend of crispy, savory, and spicy flavors, making it a perfect appetizer or side dish.

How to Make Gochujeon:

1. Prepare the Chili Peppers:
   • Select fresh, green chili peppers.
   • Remove the seeds and cut them into desired shapes (often halved or quartered).
2. Battering:
   • Mix flour, water, egg, and a pinch of salt to create a batter.
   • Dip the chili peppers into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.
3. Frying:
   • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Carefully add the battered chili peppers to the hot oil.
   • Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
4. Serving:
   • Remove the fried chili peppers from the oil and drain on paper towels.
   • Serve hot with a dipping sauce, such as soy sauce mixed with vinegar and chili flakes.

Tips for Making Delicious Gochujeon:

• Oil Temperature: Maintain the right oil temperature to achieve crispy chili peppers without burning them.
• Batter Consistency: The batter should be thick enough to coat the chili peppers but thin enough to allow them to crisp up.
• Dipping Sauce: Customize your dipping sauce to your preference. Some people like to add a bit of sugar or garlic to their soy sauce mixture.