Crispy and Delicious Chive Pancake (Buchimgae)
Crispy and Delicious Chive Pancake (Buchimgae)
Enjoy Crispy Buchimgae at Home! Golden Ratio Chive Pancake (Buchimgae) Recipe & Super Simple Dipping Sauce
Learn the secret to making wonderfully crispy and soft chive pancakes (buchimgae) right in your own kitchen, just like the pros! We’ll also share a super simple dipping sauce recipe that perfectly complements the flavorful chive pancake loaded with vegetables. Let’s get started!
Pancake Batter Ingredients- 3 Tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Water (approx. 400ml)
- 8 Tbsp Pancake mix
- 1 bunch Chives (approx. 100g)
- A little Carrot (for color)
- 1/2 Onion
- A pinch of Black pepper
Super Simple Dipping Sauce- 5 Tbsp Pickled vegetable brine (or 2:1:1 ratio of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar)
- A pinch of Chili flakes
- A pinch of Toasted sesame seeds
- 5 Tbsp Pickled vegetable brine (or 2:1:1 ratio of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar)
- A pinch of Chili flakes
- A pinch of Toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The secret to making your chive pancakes extra crispy and tender! It’s adding all-purpose flour. If you only use pancake mix or tempura powder, the pancake can become a bit stiff when it cools down. Mixing pancake mix and all-purpose flour in a ratio of about 8:3 creates a fantastic texture that’s crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. This recipe uses 8 tablespoons of pancake mix and 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour as a base.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine 8 tablespoons of pancake mix and 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Gradually add about 2 cups (approx. 400ml) of water while whisking to dissolve any lumps, creating a smooth batter. Pancake mix usually has some seasoning, and since we’ll be dipping it in a sauce later, you don’t need to add extra salt to the batter.
Step 3
Wash the chives thoroughly and pat them completely dry. Then, chop them into segments about 3-4 cm long. Thinly julienne a small amount of carrot for color, and thinly slice the onion as well. Add the prepared vegetables to the batter, sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper, and mix everything evenly. Your delicious chive pancake batter is now ready!
Step 4
Just like the batter, the ‘cooking technique’ is crucial for making a delicious pancake. To achieve a crispy pancake, it’s essential to use a generous amount of oil. If there’s not enough oil, the pancake can burn or become soggy.
Step 5
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Reduce the heat to low, then ladle about a portion of the chive batter onto the pan and spread it thinly. You know, pancakes taste best when they’re thin! Spreading the batter thinly is a key factor in achieving the desired crispiness.
Step 6
After spreading the batter thinly, increase the heat to medium. Once the edges of the pancake start to turn golden brown and the bottom is cooked, flip it over and cook the other side until golden brown. At this point, slightly increasing the heat will help the excess oil drain out, resulting in a crispier and tastier pancake! If you cook over too low heat for too long, the pancake will absorb too much oil, becoming soggy and greasy, so adjusting the heat is essential!
Step 7
Next, let’s make a super simple dipping sauce for your pancake! While you can mix soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, if you have pickled vegetables at home, try using the brine! The pickled vegetable brine itself has a sweet and sour flavor, so by adding just a pinch of chili flakes and toasted sesame seeds, you’ll have a delicious dipping sauce that’s just as good as store-bought! Enjoy it with your flavorful chive pancake!
