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Daily Archives: October 12, 2008

Zucchini Jeon _

애호박전, AeHoBakJeon

Posted by Aeri Lee on October 12, 2008 33 comments


There are many different kinds of Korean jeon depending on what kind of vegetables, seafood, or meat you use. Hobak jeon is one of them. Hobak means zucchini and jeon means pancake. Jeon may be called a “pancake” in English, but the taste will be a little different from what you expect because it is not sweet. You can eat this as a snack or side dish. Try this simple and delicious dish someday. :D

Yield: 2 Servings

Short Korean Lesson: *^^*

  • AeHoBahk (애호박) = Zucchini
  • SuBahk (수박) = Watermelon

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Spicy TteokBokkI _

떡볶이, TteokBokkI

Posted by Aeri Lee on October 12, 2008 105 comments


TteokBokkI (떡볶이) is one of the most popular Korean street foods. Since the way to cook this food is very easy and simple, Korean people often make it at home too. Depending on your personal tastes, you can make it spicier or sweeter. This snack has many different names according to its ingredients such as cheese TteokBokkI, RaBokkI (Ramen noodles), GanJang TteokBokkI, or GungJung TteokBokkI (soy sauce).

Yield: 3 Servings

Short Korean Lesson: *^^*

  • EoRinEe (어린이) = Child
  • EoRinEeDeul (어린이들) = Children

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