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Vegetable Pajeon (Korean Savory Pancakes)

Belinda Bartholomew
A savory Korean pancake filled with fresh vegetables and served with a tangy dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

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!

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal
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