Cultural background
Oyster Jeon is a traditional dish enjoyed during holidays or special occasions, where families gather to make pancakes and spend time together.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Clean the oysters and remove excess water.
- 2Prepare flour and eggs to coat the oysters.
- 3Heat oil in a pan and fry the oysters over medium heat until golden brown.
- 4Plate the fried oysters and serve with soy dipping sauce.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Not suitable for vegetarian and halal diets as it contains oysters and eggs.
How to order
굴전 주세요
Gul-jeon ju-se-yo
Please give me Oyster Jeon