Busut-Jeon (Mushroom Fritters)
Busut-jeon is a delicious Korean mushroom pancake that makes for a perfect appetizer or snack. Made with a variety of mushrooms and a few simple ingredients, this pancake is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Whether you're a fan of mushrooms or just looking for a tasty new dish to try, busut-jeon is sure to impress! Follow this simple recipe to make your own batch of this savory pancake at home.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp soysauce
1 Tsp sugar
1 Tsp sesame oil
Dash of black pepper
1 Tsp minced garlic
Mushroom variety: oyster, king oyster, enoki
White vinegar
Bowl of water
Oil (for frying)
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp flour
1 egg
Scallions, for garnish
In a bowl, wash the mushrooms in vinegar water
Dry the mushrooms with a paper towel and chop them into thin slices
In a bowl, mix together the mushrooms, soysauce, sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, and minced garlic
Stir in the cornstarch, flour, egg, and scallions and mix well
On a heated pan with oil, place small amounts of the mushroom mixture into a pan
Fry the pancakes until they’re golden brown (making sure to flip them on both sides), and enjoy!
