Kimchi Jeon Pancake (김치전)
김치전 (Kimchi Jeon) is a popular Korean savory pancake made with kimchi and flour batter. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chopped kimchi
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and water to make the batter.
- Add the chopped kimchi, green onions, salt, sugar, and sesame oil to the batter and mix well.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of vegetable oil.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it into a round shape.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
- Transfer the cooked kimchi jeon to a serving plate and cut into wedges.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce or soy sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Non-stick pan Ladle Spatula
Tools
Cutting board Knife
Serving suggestions
Serving Suggestions: Kimchi jeon pairs well with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure the pan is hot enough before pouring the batter to achieve a crispy texture.
Cost
$5