Appetizer for 4
Kkaennip Jeon
Perilla leaves hold a seasoned beef and vegetable filling, then are coated with flour and egg before pan-frying.
Typical price
$11.01for 4 servings
$2.75 per serving$11.01 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: koreanbapsang.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 3.5 | $7.16Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.45Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $1.37Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.01 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepperFlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 12 kkaennip
- 4 oz zucchini
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 small carrot
- 2 1/2 mushroom caps
- 1/4 small onion
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 4 oz ground beef
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 large eggs
- cooking oil for pan frying (optional)
Steps
- Finely chop the zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, and onion, then squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini.
- Mix the vegetables, garlic, ground beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl for 3 minutes.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of filling on each perilla leaf and fold the leaves over the filling.
- Coat each filled leaf lightly with flour, then dip it in beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the jeon for 3 minutes per side.
- Check that the beef reaches 160 F, adding 1 to 2 minutes per side if needed.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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