Why Do Koreans Crave Jeon When It Rains? Before I answer that question, there's something you should know. Jeon is my soul food. Whenever my family held a Jesa , many different kinds of Jeon would be prepared all at once. To me, those days felt like an all-you-can-eat Jeon buffet. The fun of choosing? Not really. I just ate all of them. Have you ever heard of Jeon ? Jeon is a Korean dish made by coating ingredients in batter and pan-frying them in oil. Potatoes become Jeon. Kimchi becomes Jeon. Cabbage becomes Jeon. Fish becomes Jeon. Meat becomes Jeon. Sometimes Jeon reminds me of pizza. Pizza can have hundreds of different variations depending on what you put on the dough. Jeon is the same. Change just one ingredient, and it becomes a completely new dish. That's why I think Jeon is one of the most versatile dishes in Korean cuisine. Oh, and there's one more detail. Jeon is often enjoyed with a simple dipping sauce made with ...
Every dish has a story, and every story begins at someone's table. Hello! I'm Somang, a homemaker from Korea. Through this blog, I'd like to share the stories behind K-Food as someone who has enjoyed these foods all my life. I'll share not only what Koreans eat, but also when we eat it, what it means to us, and the memories and traditions behind each dish. Welcome to my table, and let's explore K-Food together.