Saengseon Jeon (Korean Pan Fried Fish Fillets)
Thin slices of white fish coated in flour and egg and pan fried until golden, with a tangy soy dipping sauce.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.05 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the fish slices dry and season both sides with the salt and white pepper.
- 2
Stir the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and spring onion together to make the dip.
- 3
Put the flour on a plate and the beaten eggs in a shallow dish. Coat each slice of fish lightly in flour, then dip it in the egg.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large non stick frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the fish in batches for 2 to 3 minutes each side, until golden and just cooked through. Add more oil as needed.
3 min - 5
Serve hot with the dip and lemon wedges, and steamed rice if you like.
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