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Korean Crab Jeon (Crab Stick Omelettes : 게맛살전)

"Jeon" means "pancake" in Korean, but there's no flour involved! These savory Crab Stick Omelettes are the perfect appetizer or side dish to make on the fly! You'll find yourself making them over and over again!
Author: Chef Julie Yoon


Ingredients

  • 1 1 lb package imitation crab sticks
  • 1 onion very thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno finely diced
  • 2-3 scallions chopped
  • 7 eggs
  • Pinch of Salt and Black pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for the pan

Instructions

  • Shred the imitation crab sticks into strings like you're pulling apart string cheese. Place in a large bowl.
  • Mix in the onion, garlic, jalapeno, and scallions. Using kitchen gloves, add the eggs and mix with your hands. You want the mixture to bind together, without being runny. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat a large pan with oil over medium low heat. You don’t want the pan to be too hot or the omelettes will burn. With a spoon, pick up chunks of the crab mixture, and place them onto the pan. Shape into round shapes using your spoon. Pan fry them until both sides becomes golden brown about 2-3 minutes on each side. Repeat until you are finished with the whole batch.

TIP: If you are serving them later, you can keep them warm in a 200 degree oven, or serve at room temperature. They’re best eaten hot off the pan though!