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Caramelized Korean Jeon with Green Onion and Garlic Chives

Name: Caramelized Korean Jeon with Green Onion and Garlic Chives
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 87 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cold water; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 cup garlic chives, chopped; 1 small carrot, julienned; 1/4 cup sweet corn kernels; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 clove garlic, minced

Dive into the delicious world of Korean cuisine with this crispy, caramelized pancake that pairs beautifully with a savory dipping sauce.

4.9(783 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 10, 2026

Caramelized Korean Jeon with Green Onion and Garlic Chives — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

22 min

Cook

1 h 5 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pancake Batter

For the Filling

For the Dipping Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 181 kcal
Protein: 7.58 g
Carbs: 32.65 g
Fat: 2.35 g
Fiber: 2.85 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 723 kcal
Protein: 30.3 g
Carbs: 130.6 g
Fat: 9.4 g
Fiber: 11.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	13	95	1.2	3.4
1 cup cold water	0	0	0	0	0
1 large egg, beaten	70	6	0.6	5	0
1/2 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces	32	2	7.2	0.2	2.6
1 cup garlic chives, chopped	30	2.6	5	0.4	2
1 small carrot, julienned	25	0.6	5.8	0.1	1.7
1/4 cup sweet corn kernels	33	1	7.6	0.4	1.2
1/4 cup soy sauce	34	4.9	3.4	0.1	0.4
2 tablespoons rice vinegar	4	0	1	0	0
1 teaspoon sugar	16	0	4	0	0
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil	20	0	0	2.2	0
1 clove garlic, minced	4	0.2	1	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Vegetables

1
Rinse vegetables
Rinse the green onions and garlic chives thoroughly under cold water.
2
Salt and rest
In a mixing bowl, toss with a pinch of salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
3
Dry vegetables
Pat dry with paper towels to absorb excess moisture.

Preparing the Batter

1
Mix batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cold water, beaten egg, and salt until smooth.
Tip: Use ice-cold water to keep the batter light and airy.
2
Fold in vegetables
Fold in the prepared vegetables and mix gently until evenly combined.
3
Rest batter
Let the batter rest in the fridge for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: Ensure no large clumps of flour remain in the batter for even cooking.

How to Make Caramelized Korean Jeon with Green Onion and Garlic Chives

Total time: 1 h 27 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Preheating
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of vegetable oil.
2
Caramelizing & Flipping
Pour a ladleful of batter into the hot skillet, spreading it to form an even layer. Cook until the edges are golden and crispy. Carefully flip and cook the other side until brown and crispy as well.