Haemul Pajeon Seafood Pancake (해물 파전)

해물 파전 (Haemul Pajeon Seafood Pancake) is a popular Korean dish made with a savory pancake batter mixed with a variety of seafood and scallions. It's a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course.

Haemul Pajeon Seafood Pancake (해물 파전)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup assorted seafood (shrimp, squid, and/or clams)
  • 1 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, water, and egg to make the pancake batter.
  2. Add the assorted seafood and chopped scallions to the batter. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a generous amount of vegetable oil.
  4. Pour a ladleful of the batter into the skillet, spreading it out to form a pancake. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
  6. Transfer the cooked seafood pancakes to a serving plate and cut into wedges.
  7. Serve hot with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Skillet Ladle Serving plate

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the 해물 파전 (Haemul Pajeon Seafood Pancake) with a side of kimchi and a bowl of hot steamed rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispiness, make sure the skillet is hot and the oil is well-distributed before pouring the pancake batter.

Cost

$15