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Oyster pancake

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What exactly is it?

Oysters receive a thin flour-and-egg coating and are pan-fried. The light covering preserves their shape and moist flesh rather than forming a thick fritter. Pieces may be individual oysters or small clusters, served with soy-vinegar dip.

Main ingredients

Oysters, wheat flour, egg, salt, cooking oil

Ordering and serving

The oyster inside should be cooked as well as the egg coating. Dip lightly, and account for oysters, wheat and egg in the ingredient list.

Origins and changes

It applies the flour-and-egg jeon technique used for fish, meat and vegetables to oysters. A seasonal side dish or drinking-food plate, it varies with oyster size and coating thickness.

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Oysters, wheat flour, egg, salt, cooking oil
Flavor and character
Oysters receive a thin flour-and-egg coating and are pan-fried. The light covering preserves their shape and moist flesh rather than forming a thick fritter. Pieces may be individual oysters or small clusters, served with soy-vinegar dip.
How to eat it
The oyster inside should be cooked as well as the egg coating. Dip lightly, and account for oysters, wheat and egg in the ingredient list.
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