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Kimchi Pancake (Kimchijeon)

Kimchi pancake is made from a simple batter of kimchi, scallions, salt, and water fried to a crispy pancake in the skillet and served.with a dipping sauce

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 407 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

For the pancake:
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Potato Starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cabbage kimchi (roughly chopped)
  • ½ cup kimchi juice
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 scallion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
For the dipping sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, potato starch, and salt until combined. Add the kimchi, kimchi juice, water, and scallion. Use a pair of chopsticks or a fork to stir the mixture until well-combined.
  2. Heat a nonstick or cast iron pan over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and add the batter to the pan, spreading it in an even layer. Fry until browned on one side. Flip the pancake and continue to cook until browned on the other side.
  3. Meanwhile, assemble the dipping sauce by combining the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Serve alongside the pancake!

Notes

  • Makes one large pancake.

Nutrition Information

Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Sodium 822mg (34%) Potassium 453mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% Daily Value*

Calories 407kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Sodium 822mg 34%
Potassium 453mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.