Actress Lee Min-jung has once again showcased cooking content. Transforming into "Home-cooked Meal Teacher Lee," Lee Min-jung hit the taste buds with fantastic flavors, from jeon that her son loves to kimchi jjim that her husband, Lee Byung-hun, enjoys.
On the 1st, Lee Min-jung's YouTube channel "Lee Min-jung MJ" released a video titled "Lee Min-jung's three favorite jeon recipes to make on a rainy day."
Lee Min-jung, who is passionate about jeon to the extent of having the nickname "Lee Min-jeon," returned with the "Home-cooked Meal Teacher Lee" content. She noted, "I was surprised when someone said they followed my recipe and made rice balls. I'm not a complete expert, so I thought it would be easy for you to watch and follow, so today I'll reveal my three simple jeon dishes that you can easily prepare at home." She particularly mentioned, "If I go slowly, I can have someone edit it quickly, but if I cook quickly, there are many things I can't capture," showing her growth into a professional YouTuber.
In the video, Lee Min-jung made potato bacon cheese jeon, pure crispy zucchini jeon, and kimchi jeon. She explained, "I think it would be good for beginners. I don't grill jeon for 30 minutes. It takes me about 10 minutes for each piece, so I thought it wouldn't yield much volume, so I'll make a pork neck kimchi jjim that anyone can think 'I can do this too.'"
Notably, Lee Min-jung styled herself like "jeon," wearing clothes reminiscent of thin batter and a headband that evokes the crispy edges of jeon.
Lee Min-jung first placed the kimchi jjim and then began making the zucchini jeon. She explained, "It's actually tastier to rely on the sweetness of the pumpkin alone," adding, "I make the batter with a consistency similar to thick Greek yogurt. You have to consider that all vegetables release water." Regarding the zucchini jeon, Lee Min-jung mentioned, "Most people make it round and coat it in egg, but I didn't eat them much when I was younger because of the texture. After my mom made it shredded, I began to like zucchini jeon and still make it often."
Having finished preparing the shredded zucchini with a thin batter, Lee Min-jung succeeded in flipping the jeon skillfully, receiving cheers. Her zucchini jeon was a hit, and staff members expressed a strong desire to drink makgeolli with the crispy jeon.
Next, Lee Min-jung started making the potato bacon cheese jeon. Planning to cook it only with starch from the potatoes, she remarked, "I soaked it in water earlier, but I should have cut it right away, as a lot of starch comes out from the potatoes without soaking, leading to some sticking. If you want crispiness, it's better to soak it in water and let some of the starch drain." She placed small pieces of bacon on the shredded potatoes and topped it with cheese, resulting in a delicious-looking jeon. It was confirmed to be her son Jun-ho's favorite, and during the meal, a staff member playfully snatched a jeon, causing laughter.
Lastly, introducing the kimchi jeon, Lee Min-jung advised, "It should be slightly pink. If the batter color is too red, you should be cautious." While making the jeon, she remarked, "It's actually harder to make it delicious than to prepare seasoned vegetables. They say to mix with salt, sesame oil, and perilla oil, but that base is the hardest part." Lee Min-jung finished by adding cheese on top of the kimchi jeon, creating a visually appealing dish.
The taste of the pork neck kimchi jjim that had been prepared in advance was also fantastic. While the staff savored the food, Lee Min-jung exclaimed, "I have to save some for oppa. I didn't plan on it, but it's really delicious." The food made by Lee Min-jung was so amazing that only empty bowls were left, and she concluded with, "I will wait for the reviews. See you again as Home-cooked Meal Teacher Lee, whether it was Lee Min-jeon or Lee Min-jjim today."
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