Ingredients
– 1 cup buchimgaru (Korean pancake mix) or plain all-purpose flour
– 1 cup icy cold water
– 1 cup well-fermented kimchi, chopped into bite-sized pieces
– 1 tablespoon kimchi liquid (juice from the kimchi container)
– 1 teaspoon finely ground Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
– Cooking oil (such as rice bran oil), enough to coat the pan surface
– Soy dipping sauce, to serve
– 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
– 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
1-Gathering Your Supplies: First, gather and prepare all ingredients including chopping kimchi and slicing green onions. This step sets the stage for success, making sure you have everything at hand before you begin mixing.
2-Mixing the Batter: Second, in a mixing bowl, combine flour and water to create a smooth batter; adjust water as needed for consistency. If you’re using the specific recipe here, mix 1 cup buchimgaru or flour with 1 cup icy cold water until it’s free of lumps, then add the other flavors.
3-Mixing the Batter: Third, mix in the chopped kimchi, sliced green onions, and egg until well incorporated. For this recipe, that means adding 1 cup chopped kimchi, 1 tablespoon kimchi liquid, and 1 teaspoon Korean chili flakes to enhance the taste.
4-Cooking to Perfection: Fourth, heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, you’re ready to pour in the batter as per the directions below.
5-Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the buchimgaru or flour with 1 cup of icy cold water, mixing until smooth and free of lumps.
6-Step 2: Add 1 cup of chopped kimchi, 1 tablespoon of kimchi liquid, and 1 teaspoon of finely ground Korean chili flakes to the batter, then mix well.
7-Step 3: Heat a pan over medium-high heat until it’s hot, then add enough cooking oil to coat the surface.
8-Step 4: Pour the batter into the pan and spread it into a thin, round pancake about 5 to 6 inches wide.
9-Step 5: Cook on medium-high heat for 10 to 20 seconds to set the bottom, then reduce to medium heat.
10-Step 6: Continue cooking until the pancake is golden and crispy on the outside and cooked through, adding more oil as needed to prevent sticking.
11-Step 7: Flip the pancake when it’s about 70 percent cooked, and gently press with a spatula to promote crispiness.
12-Step 8: Once both sides are golden and crispy, remove the pancake to a cutting board, slice it into bite-sized pieces, and serve hot with soy dipping sauce.
13-Fifth: pour the batter into the skillet, spreading evenly to form a pancake about 1/4 inch thick. Sixth, cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are crispy and the bottom is golden brown. Seventh, flip the pancake carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked. Finally, remove from heat, drain excess oil, slice, and serve hot with optional dipping sauce, adapting as needed for dietary tweaks.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ Ensure the pan is well-heated and spread batter thinly for crispy edges.
๐ฟ Use well-fermented, sour kimchi for deeper tangy flavor; add vinegar if using milder kimchi.
โ๏ธ Store cooled pancakes in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze up to 1 month; reheat by pan-frying or air frying for best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Calories: 119
- Sugar: 0.4 grams
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 1 gram
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
