Korean Pancake
Korean pancake, also known as "jeon" or "buchimgae," is a popular Korean dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or a side dish. It's a savory pancake made with various ingredients such as vegetables, seafood, or meat, and is typically served with a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as scallions, carrots, and zucchini), chopped
- 1/2 cup seafood (optional), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, water, and egg to make the pancake batter.
- Add the chopped vegetables and seafood to the batter. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the skillet 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 skillet as needed.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve the Korean pancakes hot with a dipping sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large bowl Non-stick skillet Ladle Plate Paper towels
Tools
Cutting board Knife Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Korean pancake is best served hot with a soy-based dipping sauce or a spicy gochujang dipping sauce.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure the skillet is well-heated before pouring the batter to achieve a crispy texture.
Cost
$8