Acorn Pancake (Chewy and Savory)
How to Make Chewy and Savory Acorn Pancakes with Acorn Flour
Make delicious acorn pancakes, featuring a wonderfully chewy texture and a deep, nutty acorn flavor, using acorn flour you have at home. Unlike traditional acorn jelly, this recipe is incredibly simple and quick as it only requires acorn flour, making it a hassle-free dish. Packed with vegetables and seafood, it’s a nutritious and flavorful pancake that’s perfect for any occasion.
Pancake Batter Ingredients
- 2 Ladles of Pancake Mix (approx. 200ml)
- 3 Tbsp Acorn Flour (approx. 30g)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- Water (for batter consistency, as needed)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, combine 2 ladles of pancake mix and 3 tablespoons of acorn flour in a large bowl. While a 1:5 ratio of acorn flour to pancake mix is good for a chewy texture, you can adjust it to your preference. It’s important to create a batter that isn’t too watery, aiming for a slightly thick consistency.
Step 2
Acorn flour tends to not bind well if the batter is too wet. Therefore, to ensure the ingredients stick together properly, mix the batter until it has some stickiness. Add a little water gradually if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 3
Thinly julienne the prepared vegetables: onion, carrot, and zucchini. Add them to the batter. Slicing the vegetables thinly and uniformly will help them cook evenly within the pancake and prevent them from breaking apart.
Step 4
It’s important to briefly blanch the frozen seafood mix in boiling water. This step prevents the seafood from popping out while the pancake is cooking, resulting in a neater and more visually appealing pancake. Drain the blanched seafood and add it directly to the batter without rinsing it in cold water. This helps the fresh seafood flavor infuse into the batter.
Step 5
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan. Once the oil is sufficiently hot, ladle the acorn batter onto the pan, spreading it out thinly and evenly. Cook over medium-low heat, flipping occasionally, until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Be mindful of the heat to prevent the batter from burning.
Step 6
Your delicious acorn pancake is ready to be served! For an optional dipping sauce, mix Korean soy sauce with vinegar, rice wine, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and crushed sesame seeds for a flavorful condiment. Enjoy the delightful combination of the nutty acorn flavor, chewy texture, and the fresh taste of vegetables and seafood in your homemade acorn pancake!
