Korean · appetizer
Haemul Pajeon (해물파전)
Haemul Pajeon (해물파전) reads umami 6.8, salinity 5.2 and marine & briny 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Korean appetizer, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.8 · Salinity 5.2 · Marine & Briny 4.7 · Richness 4.3 · Nutty 3.4 · Sourness 3.4 · Funk & Ferment 2.8 · Herbaceous 2.1 · Heat 1.6 · Allium 1.6 · Sweetness 1.4 · Warm Spice 0.9 · Earthy 0.8 · Bitterness 0.7 · Smoke 0.6
What's in it (14)
- 1 bunch scallions (about 10)
- 4 oz shrimp, peeled
- 4 oz squid, cleaned and sliced
- 4 oz clams
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup ice water
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp gochugaru
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Time & effort: about 25 min (17 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 87.7 kcal, 6 g protein, 1.9 g fat, 11.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix flour, rice flour, egg, and ice water into a thin batter.
- Lay whole scallions in a well-oiled skillet, scatter seafood on top, pour batter over, and press down to form a pancake.
- Fry until the bottom is very crisp, flip carefully, press, and cook until golden, then serve with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.