Summer Squash Jeon Or Pan-Fried Squash Fritters

Name: Summer Squash Jeon Or Pan-Fried Squash Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients for making Squash Jeon; 1 piece summer squash (grey squash or italian young zucchini); 1 piece large egg; 1/3 cup flour; 2 pinches sea salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; Ingredients for Soy Vinegar dipping sauce; 4 teaspoons soy sauce (dark); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1.5 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper powder; 1 teaspoon rice wine(mirin) or sake; 1 tablespoon water; 1 piece green onion, chopped; 1 pinch sesame seeds

Servings: persons

Ingredients for making Squash Jeon
1 piece summer squash (grey squash or italian young zucchini)
1 piece large egg
1/3 cup flour
2 pinches sea salt
1/4 cup olive oil
Ingredients for Soy Vinegar dipping sauce
4 teaspoons soy sauce (dark)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1.5 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper powder
1 teaspoon rice wine(mirin) or sake
1 tablespoon water
1 piece green onion, chopped
1 pinch sesame seeds

1
Cut zucchini into 1/4 inch slices and lay them out on a plate.
2
Lightly sprinkle cut squash/zucchini slices with good quality sea salt. Leave for 5-7 min until slices bend easily without breaking.
3
Whisk egg in a shallow bowl and season lightly with salt
4
Add flour to another shallow bowl. Coat each squash slices with flour on both sides.
5
Heat 2 T of olive oil in a large frying pan over med high heat. Make an assembly line of the flour coated zucchinis -> beaten egg -> pan. Dip each floured zucchini piece into the egg, coat it fully and then put it in the frying pan.
6
When edges start to brown, turn over. Jeon is ready when both sides are nicely browned.
7
Chop green onions and add all the ingredients to make the dipping sauce.

373

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients for making Squash Jeon, 1 piece summer squash (grey squash or italian young zucchini), 1 piece large egg, 1/3 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Summer Squash Jeon Or Pan-Fried Squash Fritters falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!