Overview
Pajeon is a Korean savory pancake made with green onions (pa) in a flour batter. It is famously enjoyed with makgeolli (rice wine) on rainy days. Haemul pajeon (seafood pancake) is especially popular.
Ingredients
- Main - Green onions or scallions
- Batter - Flour, egg, water
- Additions - Seafood (squid, shrimp, clams), peppers
- Dipping sauce - Soy sauce-based
Types
| Type | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Pajeon | Basic green onion pancake |
| Haemul Pajeon | With seafood |
| Kimchi-jeon | With kimchi |
| Buchujeon | With chives |
| Gamja-jeon | Potato pancake |
| Dongnae Pajeon | Busan specialty |
Rainy Day Culture
Koreans traditionally enjoy pajeon with makgeolli on rainy days. Some say the sound of frying pancakes resembles rain, while others believe flour foods are craved in humid weather.