Description
Enjoy these delicious Korean Kimchi Pancakes (Pajeon), a savory appetizer or snack perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 1/2 cup kimchi juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chopped kimchi, kimchi juice, flour, water, scallions, gochugaru (if using), soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Mix until well combined into a batter.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the hot skillet. Spread the batter thinly to form a round shape.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more gochugaru.
- You can add other vegetables like onions or carrots to the batter.
- Serve with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, and a pinch of sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg