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Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancake)
Crispy, flavourful, and easy to make, this Pajeon recipe is perfect as part of a meal, appetizer, or snack! All you need are a few pantry staples to make this Korean scallion pancake. Pan-fried until crispy, you can have restaurant-quality pajeon in a few simple steps.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 671 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
For the Pajeon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Potato Starch or cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup icy cold water or cold bubbly water
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp Gochugaru
- 1 bunch green onions washed and cut into 2-3 inches pieces, roots removed
- 6 to 8 tbsp oil
For the Pajeon Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce low sodium
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sugar or more
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, potato starch, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, water, and egg.
- Add the green onions to the batter and mix until fully coated.
- In a non-stick pan over medium heat, add around 2 tablespoons of oil and allow it to heat up. Add between half a cup to one cup of the batter, depending on the size of your pan. The pancake batter should sizzle when added. Working quickly, try to spread the batter out as thinly as possible, making sure the green onions are in a single layer.
- After 3 to 4 minutes, or when the bottom of the pancake turns crispy and golden brown, flip the pancake. Add more oil to the edge of the pan if needed.
- Pan fry for another 3 to 4 minutes. Then transfer the pajeon onto a plate or a cutting board as you repeat the process with the rest of the batter.
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Notes
- This recipe makes between 3 to 4 pancakes, depending on the size of your pan. This serves 2 as a main or 4 as an appetizer or side dish.
- The calorie estimate does not include the pajeon dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
671kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
28g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
1215mg
(51%)
Potassium
240mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
403IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 671
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 671kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1215mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 403IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.