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Kimchi Pancake

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๐Ÿฅข Enjoy the perfect crispy texture and authentic Korean flavors with these easy Crispy Kimchi Pancakes.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ This recipe offers a quick and tasty way to experience traditional Korean cuisine at home, bursting with tangy, spicy notes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes

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.

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Notes

๐Ÿ”ฅ Ensure the pan is well-heated and spread batter thinly for crispy edges.
๐ŸŒฟ 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.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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