Let's make rice cake with zucchini, a seasonal summer vegetable.
Zucchini jeon, which has an excellent savory aroma and soft texture without any special ingredients, is a representative side dish that can be easily made and eaten at home in Korea. It's simple, but the taste is far from simple.
One fresh zucchini is enough for the basis of a courgette. Cut it into 0.5 cm round slices, not too thick, and season with just a little salt and pepper on the outside. Prepare the dough only by applying a thin layer of chijimi powder or rice flour rather than wheat flour, then lightly soak it in egg water and bake it in a pan.
What is important at this time is the temperature of the oil. The point is to cook gently over medium heat. If cooked quickly on high heat, the outside may burn and the inside may be undercooked. Another tip to keep the shape clean is not to touch it until one side is golden after putting it on the pan.
Courgettes are low in calories and rich in water, making them a perfect summer ingredient. At 20 kcal per 100 grams, they are not burdensome, and are rich in vitamin C and potassium, so they are also good for supplementing minerals lost through sweat.
In particular, the soft fiber in zucchini plays a role in helping digestion and making the stomach feel comfortable without irritating the stomach. When cooked with heat, the sweetness doubles, and children and adults alike can enjoy the flavor without any seasoning.
Freshly baked zucchini crackers have a strong aroma due to the combination of egg and oil. If you add a simple soy sauce mixed with soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper powder to this, you can enjoy a bowl of rice even on days when you don't have a taste. On the other hand, chilled courgettes lose their fat and become light, making them perfect as a side dish or side dish for a lunch box.
If you put the leftover rice in the refrigerator and then heat it slightly in a microwave or air fryer, you can maintain the same flavor as the beginning. When heating in the microwave, it's a good idea to cover it with a kitchen towel to prevent moisture from escaping.
Zucchini stew is great as a single side dish, but it also helps balance other side dishes. It goes well with spicy stir-fries or kimchi, and even when served next to spicy soup or stew, it leaves the mouth feeling clean.
It's a familiar flavor that doesn't feel burdensome even if you fill it up, and you'll find it again and again every time the season changes. Zucchini tempura is something that doesn't make a fuss, but it's a good thing when you're at a table.