A TASTE OF KOREA

Quick and easy meals to bring a touch of Asia to your table

Korean-style fritters (Hobak jeon) MAKES 5 FRITTERS

METHOD

• Put all the ingredients (except the oil and dip) in a large bowl and stir to thoroughly combine. Leave for 10 minutes to allow the vegetables to release their water - this will help with cohesion of the mixture.

• Place a large nonstick frying pan over a medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to coat the base of the pan.

• Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, place spoonfuls of the mixture in the pan, spreading it evenly to form fritter shapes. You should have enough batter for 4-5 fritters.

• Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

• Carefully transfer the cooked fritters to a serving plate and repeat the process with the remaining mixture.

• I Serve hot with the vinegar dipping sauce.

Korean soy sauce vinegar dip (Cho-ganjang)

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsp rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar)

1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

2 tbsp water

1/2 onion, finely chopped

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