What's in it
Minced pork or beef, tofu, vegetables, egg, flour.
More about Meat Patties
Families make plates of donggeurangttaeng for Chuseok and Lunar New Year along with other jeon, and leftovers often go into stews. It is also called gogi wanja-jeon (meatball jeon).
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — pork and beef are part of the dish.
- Vegan: no — contains egg.
- Pork: contains pork.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten, Egg, Soy.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What are meat patties?
Small round patties of minced meat and tofu, dipped in egg and pan-fried — a holiday dish.
Are meat patties spicy?
No — they are not spicy.
Are meat patties vegetarian?
No — pork and beef are part of the dish.
Do meat patties contain pork?
Yes — they contain pork.
Are meat patties gluten-free?
No — they usually contain wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What are meat patties called in Korean?
동그랑땡, pronounced “donggeurangttaeng”.