Sigeumchi Jeon

Sigeumchi Jeon is a delicious and nutritious Korean spinach pancake that showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach. Perfect as a side dish, it offers a delightful combination of crispy texture and savory taste, making it a healthy addition to any meal.

Ingredients

• Fresh spinach - 200 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Water - 80 ml
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and blanch it in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until wilted, then drain and cool.
2. Once cool, squeeze out excess water from the spinach and chop it finely.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, all-purpose flour, water, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5. Pour half of the spinach mixture into the pan, spreading it out evenly to form a pancake.
6. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
7. Repeat the process with the remaining mixture to create a second pancake.
8. Drizzle sesame oil over the cooked pancakes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from spinach, promoting eye health and immune function.
• Low in calories, making it a great option for weight management.

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