Korean Pancakes (Pajeon) Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these crispy and savory Korean Pancakes, known as Pajeon. Loaded with scallions, carrots, and optional kimchi or seafood, these pancakes are perfect for a flavorful appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 pancakes (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup rice flour (optional, for extra crispiness)
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 4–5 scallions (cut into 2–3 inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped kimchi or seafood (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Main Batter Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, rice flour, cold water, egg, and salt until smooth.
- Adding Ingredients: Gently fold in scallions, carrots, zucchini, and optional kimchi or seafood.
- Cooking: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, pour half the batter, cook until golden brown, flip, and cook the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serving: Slice into wedges and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Customize with shrimp, squid, or mushrooms.
- For extra crispiness, use more oil and spread the batter thin.
- Enjoy as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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