Crabstick Omelettes — Sweet & Savorhie

Gae Mat Sal Jeon| 게맛살전

This Gae Mat Sal Jeon is so easy to make it’s basically fool proof. It’s not a real “jeon” like other korean pancakes because no batter is used, but it would be best described as a mini omelette.

I love that it’s another quick and easy banchan that can be whipped up in a matter of minutes with only a few ingredients and it’s loaded with protein— imitation crab sticks (optional tofu and can substitute ham instead of crab) green onions and eggs. It pairs perfectly with rice and makes for a great addition to children's lunch boxes!

“Gae Mat Sal” refers to imitation crab sticks that are made from white fish that is pulverized and shaped into sticks that look like crab legs. Most people are more familiar with them being used in California rolls or Kimbap. I always have some stocked in my freezer in case I need to make some spring rolls, kimbap or even crab omelette in a hurry.

Ingredients:

4-5 imitation crab sticks (you can substitute ham or tofu)

4 tablespoons minced green onions

3 large eggs

1 TBSP fish sauce

Directions:

Cut the crab sticks into tiny bite size pieces

Mince green onions

In a medium sized bowl, crack all three eggs and beat them together.

Add minced crab sticks and green onions and fish sauce and mix them all together.

In a skillet, add some olive oil to coat the pan, over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add one large spoonful of mixture to the pan. Leaving enough space, continue to spoon mixture to form mini patties.