Hobak Jeon (호박전)

Name: Hobak Jeon
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Korea
Ingredients: 2 pcs zucchini; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; to taste green leaves; 2 pcs egg; 4 tbsp flour; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp water; 1 tsp vinegar; to taste sugar

Korea

Korean fried zucchini rounds coated in an egg batter and served with a simple soy‑sauce seasoning. A crispy crust and delicate flavor make the dish perfect as an appetizer or a light main course.

Ingredients

2 pcs zucchini
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
to taste green leaves
2 pcs egg
4 tbsp flour
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp water
1 tsp vinegar
to taste sugar

Steps

Slice the zucchini into rounds about 1/3 inch thick, salt both sides and let sit for 15–20 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.
Coat each piece of zucchini in flour, covering both sides.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
Heat a large non‑stick skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil, dip each piece of zucchini into the egg mixture and place them in the skillet.
Fry until lightly golden, about 1 minute, then flip and fry for another minute, adding more vegetable oil if needed.