Jangtteok || Chili Pepper Paste and Vegetable Pancake, 酱菜煎饼, 醬餅, コチュジャン入りチヂミ, 장떡 1

Jangtteok is a type of Korean pancake made with a batter mixed with gochujang (Korean chili paste) and various vegetables. It’s a popular dish that’s often enjoyed as a side dish or a snack.

Key Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 1/2 cup doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 3 green chili peppers
• 3 red chili peppers
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Sesame seeds, sesame oil, and cooking oil as needed

Instructions:

Option 1: With Ground Beef

1. Prepare the beef: Grind beef into fine pieces.
2. Mix the batter: In a bowl, combine doenjang, ground beef, water, chopped green onions, chili peppers, flour, sugar, sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Mix well.
3. Cook the pancakes: Heat a frying pan with cooking oil. Spoon the batter into the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Option 2: Vegetarian

1. Mix the batter: In a bowl, combine doenjang, flour, water, chopped green onions, chili peppers, sugar, sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Mix well.
2. Cook the pancakes: Heat a frying pan with cooking oil. Spoon the batter into the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Tips for the Best Jangtteok:

• Adjust the Spice Level: Add more or less gochujang to your desired spice level.
• Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Cook the pancakes in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
• Serve Hot: Serve the pancakes hot with a dipping sauce, such as soy sauce or a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar.

Note:

• Doenjang gives the pancake a unique savory flavor.
• Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your desired level of spiciness.
• For a crispier pancake, add a little more flour to the batter.