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Crispy Korean Zucchini Pancake (Hobak Jeon)

A crispy Korean zucchini pancake with golden edges and a soft, tender center. This easy recipe comes together with simple ingredients in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium zucchini (300 g), julienned
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅓ medium onion (60 g), thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup carrot (25 g), julienned
  • ½ cup Korean pancake mix (70 g)
  • ¼ cup potato starch (30 g)
  • 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying

Method
 

  1. Julienne the zucchini, toss with salt, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. Mix in the onion, carrot, Korean pancake mix, and potato starch until well combined.
  4. Pan-fry over medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides.
  5. Serve immediately.