Korean Pancake (Pajeon) Recipe
Discover how to make Korean Pancake, also known as Pajeon, a savory pancake filled with scallions and a variety of optional ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick skillet Or frying pan, for cooking the pancake
- 1 Mixing Bowl For preparing the batter
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch For crispiness
- 1 1/2 cups Cold water Ice water works best
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Scallions Cut into 2-inch lengths
- 1/2 cup Sliced onions Optional
- 1/2 cup Seafood mix Optional, such as shrimp or squid
- 1/4 cup Carrots Thinly sliced, optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, cold water, and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Let the batter sit for about 10 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little cooking oil.
- Spread a layer of the batter on the skillet, then top with an even layer of scallions and optionally, onions, seafood mix, and carrots.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until the edges begin to crisp up.
- Flip the pancake carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Repeat with the remaining batter and filling.
- Cut the cooked pancakes into pieces and serve hot with a dipping sauce.
Notes
Feel free to customize the fillings according to your preference. Common additions include kimchi, zucchini, and mushrooms.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 87500IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 0.5mg
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