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Stuffed pepper fritter

고추튀김

What exactly is it?

A large green pepper is split, stuffed, battered and fried. Its fresh pepper flavor surrounds a moist filling under a crisp shell. Many versions use mild peppers, but the pepper and filling can both contribute heat.

Main ingredients

Large green peppers, a filling of meat, noodles or vegetables, batter and oil

Ordering and serving

A vegetable-shaped fritter may contain pork. Ask for a large one to be cut so you can see the filling and share it more easily.

Origins and changes

The whole pepper acts as a container for the filling before frying. Noodles, vegetables and meat can be combined differently, making the contents as important as the pepper itself.

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Main ingredients
Large green peppers, a filling of meat, noodles or vegetables, batter and oil
Flavor and character
A large green pepper is split, stuffed, battered and fried. Its fresh pepper flavor surrounds a moist filling under a crisp shell. Many versions use mild peppers, but the pepper and filling can both contribute heat.
How to eat it
A vegetable-shaped fritter may contain pork. Ask for a large one to be cut so you can see the filling and share it more easily.
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