Korean cuisine: Crispy Vegetable Fritters (Yachae-twigim) Recipe

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Crispy Korean Vegetable Fritters (Yachae-twigim) Recipe These Korean vegetable fritters are a delightful mix of crispy textures and sweet vegetables. Ingredients: 1 sweet potato 1 potato 1/2 onion 1/4 carrot 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup ice water A pinch of salt Vegetable oil for frying Instructions: Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and peel the sweet potato, potato, onion, and carrot. Cut all the vegetables into thin matchsticks (julienne). Make the Batter: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the ice water, mixing lightly with chopsticks or a fork. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay. Coat the Vegetables: Place the julienned vegetables in the batter and mix gently to coat them evenly. Fry the Fritters: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 340-350°F (170-180°C). Carefully drop small clusters of the vegetable mixture into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the fritters with ...

Korean cuisine: Korean-Style Curry Recipe (Using Ottogi Curry Powder)

 


Korean-Style Curry Recipe (Using Ottogi Curry Powder)

Ingredients (Serves 2-3)

  • Ottogi Curry Powder: 100g (about 1/2 pack)
  • Meat: 150g pork or beef (chicken works too)
  • Potato: 1 medium-sized
  • Carrot: 1/2 medium-sized
  • Onion: 1 medium-sized
  • Water: 500ml
  • Cooking Oil: 1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients

    • Cut the potato, carrot, and onion into bite-sized cubes.
    • Slice the meat into similar-sized pieces.

  2. Stir-Fry

    • Heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Stir-fry the meat until partially cooked.
    • Add the potato, carrot, and onion, and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

  3. Simmer

    • Pour in 500ml of water and bring it to a boil.
    • Once boiling, reduce to medium heat, remove any foam, and simmer for about 10 minutes.

  4. Add Curry Powder

    • Lower the heat to low and gradually add Ottogi Curry Powder while stirring to dissolve.
    • Continue to simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

  5. Serve

    • Serve the curry with steamed rice.
    • Optionally, pair with pickled radish, kimchi, or a sprinkle of black pepper.

👉 Tip: You can buy Ottogi Curry Powder at K-Mart!
For a richer taste, add a bit of black pepper, soy sauce, or honey while cooking. 🍛✨