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Pajeon (파전)

Jeon (Savory Pancakes)

Green-onion pancake — the official food of rainy days.

Korean name
파전
Spice level
Not spicy
Flavor
savory · crispy
Typically contains
wheat flour, egg
Vegetarian / vegan
Sometimes — vegetable-forward, but anchovy broth, fish sauce or meat garnish is common. Ask first
Also written as
pa jeon, pajun, green onion pancake, scallion pancake korean

Spice and flavor are editorial assessments of the standard version — individual restaurants and recipes vary. Ingredient notes are typical, not guaranteed: always check with the restaurant for allergies or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories195 kcal
Carbohydrate23.2 g
Protein4.56 g
Fat9.35 g
Sodium231 mg

Per serving (~150g): ≈293 kcal · sodium ≈347 mg (17% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)

Per 100g · total serving 150g · Official data: National Integrated Food Nutritional Information Standard Data (Korea MFDS) (DB item: 파전, synced 2026-07-17). Values vary by recipe and portion.

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