Spicy Kimchi Pancakes (김치전)
김치전 (Spicy Kimchi Pancakes) is a popular Korean dish made with kimchi, flour, and various seasonings. It's a savory and spicy pancake that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, perfect for a quick and delicious meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kimchi, all-purpose flour, water, sliced onion, chopped green onions, salt, sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well to form a batter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a generous amount of vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the skillet.
- Pour a ladleful of the kimchi batter into the skillet, spreading it out into a thin, even layer.
- Cook the pancake for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the kimchi pancakes hot, cut into wedges, with a dipping sauce if desired.
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
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Non-stick skillet Ladle Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Cutting board Knife
Serving suggestions
김치전 is best served hot and crispy, accompanied by a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Tips & tricks
For extra crispiness, make sure the skillet is hot before pouring the batter, and use enough oil to fry the pancakes.
Cost
$8