Korean Pancake (Pajeon)
Crispy, savory, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Korean Pancake (Pajeon) is a beloved Korean comfort food that’s perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal. This versatile recipe combines a silky batter made from a blend of all-purpose and rice flours with crunchy green onions, julienned vegetables, and optional seafood for an added depth of flavor. Cooked to golden perfection in a skillet, each pancake boasts an irresistible contrast of crispy edges and tender, flavorful insides. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for a dinner party. Pair it with a classic soy dipping sauce to elevate every bite of this Korean classic!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Rice flour
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 6 stalks Green onions
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 small Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Optional: Seafood (shrimp or squid)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rice flour, water, egg, and salt until you have a smooth batter. Set aside.
Step 2
Wash the green onions and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Peel and julienne the carrot and zucchini.
Step 3
If using, slice the seafood into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4
Add the prepared vegetables and seafood (if using) into the batter and mix until everything is well-coated.
Step 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 6
When the oil is hot but not smoking, pour half of the batter into the skillet, spreading it evenly to form a pancake.
Step 7
Cook for about 4-5 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Flip the pancake using a spatula and cook the other side for another 4-5 minutes.
Step 8
Transfer the cooked pancake to a plate and keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Step 9
Cut the pancakes into smaller pieces and serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1144.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1553.0 |
| Total Fat 37.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.9g | |
| Cholesterol 442.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2909.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 240.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.0g | |
| Protein 63.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 233.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 265.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1328.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories