Aromatic Spring Onion Pancakes: ‘Sumine Banchan’ Style
Aromatic Spring Onion Pancakes: ‘Sumine Banchan’ Style
Easy and Delicious Wild Chive Pancakes from Scratch
Whip up these delightful wild chive pancakes, a specialty inspired by ‘Sumine Banchan’. These pancakes are bursting with the fresh, pungent aroma of spring chives, complemented by the savory notes of clams and shrimp. The recipe is designed for ease, making it perfect for beginners. The combination of fragrant chives and seafood creates a truly irresistible dish that will awaken your taste buds. Let’s get started on making these delicious wild chive pancakes!
Wild Chive Pancake Ingredients- 2 bunches fresh wild chives (dal-rae)
- 2 handfuls clam meat (cleaned)
- 2 handfuls shrimp meat (peeled and deveined)
- 1 red chili pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 3 cups pancake mix (buchim garu)
- Water (as needed for batter consistency)
- 2 eggs
Wild Chive Dipping Sauce- 1/2 bunch wild chives (trimmed)
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 8 Tbsp soy sauce (yangjo ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/2 bunch wild chives (trimmed)
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 8 Tbsp soy sauce (yangjo ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (gochugaru)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the 3 cups of pancake mix and 2 eggs. Gradually add water while mixing until you achieve a thin, pourable batter. It should flow smoothly off a spoon.
Step 2
Thoroughly wash the fresh wild chives under running water, gently rubbing the roots to remove any dirt. Trim off any tough root ends. Cut the cleaned chives into lengths of about 2-3 cm.
Step 3
Finely mince 1 red chili pepper. This adds a touch of color and a hint of mild spiciness.
Step 4
If your clam meat has any dark outer shells attached, remove them. Finely chop the clam meat to enhance the flavor of the pancake.
Step 5
Also, finely chop the cleaned shrimp meat into bite-sized pieces.
Step 6
Season the chopped shrimp meat with 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Gently mix to marinate. This helps to eliminate any fishy odor and adds flavor.
Step 7
Similarly, season the chopped clam meat with 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Mix well. This step elevates the seafood’s savory taste.
Step 8
Add the prepared wild chives and minced red chili pepper to the thin batter. Mix thoroughly to ensure the fragrant chives are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 9
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the marinated clam meat to the batter and spread it thinly in the pan to form a pancake. For half of the batter, use the marinated shrimp meat instead. (You can cook the shrimp and clam versions separately or mix them together.)
Step 10
Once one side of the pancake is golden brown and cooked, flip it over and cook the other side until evenly browned and crispy. Your delicious wild chive pancakes are ready!
Step 11
To make the dipping sauce: Trim and chop the remaining 1/2 bunch of wild chives into 1-2 cm pieces. Finely mince 1 red chili pepper. In a bowl, combine the chopped chives, minced chili pepper, 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic, 8 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, and 1 teaspoon red chili flakes. Mix well to create a flavorful dipping sauce. Serve the pancakes with this delicious sauce for an enhanced taste experience.
