海鮮煎餅（Haemul Pajeon）是韓國的一道傳統美食，以其外酥內嫩的口感和豐富的海鮮風味深受喜愛。主要由蔥、各種海鮮（如蝦、章魚、蛤蜊等）、麵粉和雞蛋製成，是韓國人特別喜愛的一道小吃或開胃菜。海鮮煎餅在韓國的市場、餐館甚至家庭聚會中都很常見，常搭配醬油和醋的混合蘸料一起食用。

製作海鮮煎餅的步驟首先是準備食材。需要新鮮的海鮮，如蝦、章魚和蛤蜊等，這些海鮮應該提前處理乾淨，切成適當大小。蔥需要切成約5到7厘米長的段。還需要一些紅辣椒切絲，這既增加了色彩，又提升了味道。此外，需要準備麵粉、雞蛋和水，這些將用來製作煎餅的麵糊。

製作麵糊時，先將麵粉放入大碗中，加入少許鹽，然後逐漸加入水，攪拌至麵糊濃稠適中，不要太稀。接著，加入雞蛋，繼續攪拌，直到麵糊均勻。麵糊的質地應該能夠掛在海鮮和蔥上，但又不會過於粘稠。接下來是製作海鮮煎餅的關鍵步驟。在一個平底鍋中加入適量的油，熱鍋後，將切好的蔥平鋪在鍋底，稍微煎一下，使其散發出香氣。然後，將處理好的海鮮均勻地撒在蔥上，讓每一口煎餅都能吃到海鮮的鮮味。將麵糊均勻地倒在蔥和海鮮上，使所有的食材都被麵糊覆蓋。用中火煎煮，確保底部金黃酥脆，這個過程需要大約5分鐘。當底部煎至金黃色後，小心地翻面，繼續煎另一面，直到同樣金黃酥脆。

整個煎餅煎好後，應該是外酥內嫩，海鮮鮮美，蔥香四溢。將煎好的海鮮煎餅切成小塊，方便食用，並準備好蘸料。傳統的蘸料通常由醬油和醋混合而成，有時會加入少許芝麻和紅辣椒片，增添風味。

海鮮煎餅不僅是一道美味的菜餚，也是一道富有文化特色的美食。它在韓國人的日常生活中扮演著重要角色，特別是在雨天，許多人喜歡在家製作這道煎餅，搭配一杯韓國米酒（Makgeolli），享受溫馨的家庭時光。這道菜以其簡單易做和美味可口，成為韓國料理中的經典之作，無論在韓國還是世界各地，都受到廣泛的喜愛。

Seafood Pancake (Haemul Pajeon) is a traditional Korean dish beloved for its crispy exterior, tender interior, and rich seafood flavor. It mainly consists of scallions, various seafood (such as shrimp, octopus, and clams), flour, and eggs. This dish is a popular snack or appetizer in Korea and can be commonly found in markets, restaurants, and even family gatherings, often served with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce and vinegar.

The first step in making Seafood Pancake is to prepare the ingredients. Fresh seafood such as shrimp, octopus, and clams should be cleaned and cut into appropriate sizes. Scallions should be cut into lengths of about 5 to 7 centimeters. Additionally, some red chili peppers can be sliced to add color and enhance the flavor. You will also need flour, eggs, and water to make the pancake batter.

To prepare the batter, place the flour in a large bowl and add a pinch of salt. Gradually add water while stirring until the batter reaches a thick but not too runny consistency. Then, add the eggs and continue to stir until the batter is smooth and well combined. The batter should be able to coat the seafood and scallions without being overly thick.

Next comes the key step of making the Seafood Pancake. Heat a suitable amount of oil in a flat pan. Once the oil is hot, spread the cut scallions evenly on the bottom of the pan and lightly fry them to release their fragrance. Then, evenly distribute the prepared seafood over the scallions, ensuring that each bite of the pancake will have the fresh taste of seafood.

Pour the batter evenly over the scallions and seafood, ensuring that all the ingredients are covered. Cook over medium heat until the bottom is golden and crispy, which takes about five minutes. Once the bottom is golden, carefully flip the pancake and continue to cook the other side until it is equally golden and crispy.

When the pancake is done, it should have a crispy exterior and a tender interior, with the fresh taste of seafood and the aroma of scallions. Cut the cooked pancake into small pieces for easy eating and prepare the dipping sauce. The traditional dipping sauce is usually a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar, sometimes with added sesame seeds and red chili pepper slices to enhance the flavor.

Seafood Pancake is not only a delicious dish but also a food rich in cultural significance. It plays an important role in the daily life of Koreans, especially on rainy days when many people enjoy making this pancake at home, accompanied by a cup of Korean rice wine (Makgeolli), to savor warm family moments. This dish, with its simple preparation and delightful taste, has become a classic in Korean cuisine, loved not only in Korea but also around the world.

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