Wanja jeon (Pan-fried egg battered meat balls)

Step 1

Finely chop the vegetables.

Step 2

Place the tofu in a cheese cloth or kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. Break up any large chunks of tofu into crumbles.

Step 3

Combine all the prepared ingredients, and mix very well by hand until everything is evenly blended, crushing any remaining big pieces of tofu. You can cook a little bit in the microwave (or in a pan) to see if it needs more salt.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls, and then gently press between your palms to flatten.

Step 5

Dredge the patties in flour one at a time, coating well. Shake off excess flour.

Step 6

Heat a non-stick pan over medium low heat. Coat the pan evenly with 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Dip each piece in the beaten egg, and carefully place in the heated skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, adding more oil, until the meat is cooked through. The meat is ready if it feels firm. Clean the pan, and repeat with the remaining pieces.