Hobak Jeon (Zucchini Fritters - Korean Style)

          This is a yummy Korean style side dish. In this recipe sliced zucchini are first coated with flour, dipped in egg and then deep fried till light golden in colour. It is very easy to prepare and goes well with any Korean main dish. It is also served as an appetizer with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and chili flakes. 

• 1-2 tender zucchini, sliced into quarter inch discs
• salt to taste
• pepper powder to taste
• 2 eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt 
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• oil to deep fry
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• pinch of  red chili flakes

          Marinate the sliced zucchini with a pinch of salt and pepper for 5 minutes. Coat them well with the flour. 

          In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, soy sauce, chili flakes and garlic. Keep aside. 

          Meanwhile heat oil in a kadai / pan. Dip the flour coated zucchini in the egg and deep fry  till light golden in colour. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve with the soy sauce dip.