Dad’s Skillet Pajeon
Crispy on the outside, springy on the inside, and packed with savory scallions—this fragrant skillet pancake is great as a starter, side, or indulgent snack.
Rainy day comfort food you’ll crave
“My dad doesn’t know very many recipes, and he’s willing to cook even less. This is one of the few that makes the cut, mainly because when he wants pajeon, he wants it right away. I’ve spent many hours watching over his shoulder at the stove, learning how to do this one right.”
-Deuki Hong
Spices in this Recipe Card
Gochugaru Chile
Smoky and sweet, with a mild earthiness, crunchy texture, and moderate, pleasant heat. An essential ingredient in many Korean dishes, including the iconic sauce Gochujang.
These chiles are such a key part of Korean cuisine, their name is a generic noun. Call it the kleenex effect: gochugaru literally translates as “chile powder.”
The Sunday Family
Meet
Deuki Hong
Deuki is a Korean-American chef who moved to the U.S. at the age of 1. Deuki was the Executive Chef of the smash-hit Baekjeong NYC in Manhattan’s Koreatown, and is also the co-author of the New York Times best seller, Koreatown: A Cookbook. In 2017, Deuki launched Sunday Hospitality Group in San Francisco, which has concepts such as Sunday Bird, Sunday Gather, and Sunday at the Museum inside the Asian Art Museum.
Spam right out of the can, fresh kimchi and white rice. Don’t judge me.
Salt. Salt your damn food, people.
Perilla. It’s the only one we Koreans have.
Jesus. With the whole water to wine thing, the 5 loaves 2 fish bonanza, and all that Bread of Life talk… he was for sure a great chef, or at the bare minimum a serious foodie.
All the spice, twice as nice
(Because bulk isn't always bettter)
Late Nite Koreatown
Keep the party going with shareable snacks and sides that epitomize Korean comfort food. From classic favorites to modern twists, there’s something for every craving.