Vegetable Pajeon (Korean Savory Pancakes)
A savory Korean pancake filled with fresh vegetables and served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Dipping Sauce
- 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce or amino acids
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- ½ tsp. toasted sesame oil optional
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Chili flakes optional
- Thinly sliced scallion optional
Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 8-9 ounces cold club soda or water
- 3 cups finely chopped or grated vegetables I use a combination of carrot cut into matchsticks, zucchini cut into matchsticks, thinly sliced red bell pepper, thinly sliced onion, and sliced mushrooms.
- 4-5 scallions cut into 2” pieces
- 2 Tbsp oil I use grapeseed or avocado oil
Instructions
- Directions:
- In a small bowl, mix together the dipping sauce ingredients. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chili flakes and thinly sliced scallions. Set aside.
- In medium bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt. Whisk in egg and cold club soda until smooth. Fold in garlic, vegetables, and scallions.
- Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Scoop batter into pan. You can make them as small or large as you wish. I usually scoop 1 cup portions into the pan for meal size, ¼ cup portions for appetizer size. Add as many as will fit in the pan without touching each other. Fry until golden brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip and fry other side until golden brown, 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towel lined plate and cook the remaining pancakes.
- If you made larger pancakes, cut into quarters with a sharp knife. Serve immediately with dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Notes:
You can add up to a cup of seafood to the mix. I sometimes add shrimp or crab.
If you live near an Asian market, you can find dry pajeon batter mix already made. Very convenient!
You can add up to a cup of seafood to the mix. I sometimes add shrimp or crab.
If you live near an Asian market, you can find dry pajeon batter mix already made. Very convenient!
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal
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