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MODEUM JEON
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Modeum Jeon (Fritter Platter)

This is great recipe to share during holidays and celebrations, more traditionally served during Chuseok or mid-Autumn festival
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Banchan, Party Platter
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: chuseok, fritters, jeon, mid-autumn fesitval, modeum jeon, party platter, peppers, sesame leaves, zucchini
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Ground Beef
  • 1/4 Onion chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp. Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 tbsp. Sugar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Batter

  • 1 cup AP Flour
  • 3 Eggs beaten
  • Splash of Water

Vegetables

  • 7-8 Sesame/Perilla Leaves
  • 6 Red/Green Peppers halved and de-seeded
  • 1 Zucchini sliced

Instructions

  • Combine ground beef, onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix gently until it comes together (don't overwork the beef!)
  • Make a little test patty with the filling and adjust any seasoning if needed.
  • Slice peppers in half long ways and de-seed.
  • Cut zucchini into thin rings (~0.5 cm). Place zucchini rings on a paper towel, sprinkle salt, and place another paper towel to draw out any moisture. (Optional: using a ring mold or cap, punch out the center of any larger zucchini slices).
  • Using an off-set spatula or butter knife, stuff peppers, zucchinis, and perilla/sesame leaves with the ground beef filling.
  • Coat the stuffed vegetables in flour, making sure to tap off any excess. Then coat with egg wash.
  • Pan fry in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan (~2 minutes each side).
  • Drain on a paper towel and serve immediately.