Kimchi Pancakes (Kimchijeon)
Kimchijeon, or kimchi pancake, is a savory Korean pancake made primarily with kimchi and flour. It's a popular comfort food, perfect as an appetizer or a light meal. Enjoy the crispy edges and the tangy, spicy flavor of kimchi in every bite.
Ingredients
- •1 cup Kimchi (chopped, well-fermented)
- •1 cup All-purpose flour
- •1 cup Water
- •2 tbsp Kimchi juice
- •2 tbsp Vegetable oil (for cooking)
- •2 piece Green onion (chopped, for garnish)
- •2 tbsp Soy sauce (for dipping sauce)
- •1 tbsp Rice vinegar (for dipping sauce)
- •1 tsp Sesame oil (for dipping sauce)
Instructions
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, water, and kimchi juice. Mix well until you have a smooth batter.
Time: 5 min - 2.
Add the chopped kimchi to the batter and mix until evenly distributed.
Time: 2 min - 3.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Time: 2 min - 4.
Pour the batter into the hot skillet, spreading it out evenly to form a thin pancake. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Time: 8 min - 5.
While the pancake is cooking, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
Time: 3 min - 6.
Once the pancake is cooked, remove it from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Cut into wedges and garnish with chopped green onions.
Time: 2 min - 7.
Serve immediately with the dipping sauce.
Tips
- 💡For extra crispy pancakes, use cold water when mixing the batter.
- 💡Adjust the amount of kimchi depending on your spice preference.
- 💡You can add other vegetables like onions, carrots, or zucchini to the batter for added flavor and texture.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Shannon Williams