Crispy Chives and Vegetable Pancake
Crispy Chives and Vegetable Pancake
Delicious Chives and Vegetable Pancake Made with Leftover Vegetables
This is a simple yet satisfying chives and vegetable pancake recipe that’s perfect for using up leftover vegetables from your fridge. It’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it a great snack for kids or a light meal.
Main Ingredients- 150g chives
- 1/2 carrot
- 1/2 zucchini
- 2 Korean green chili peppers (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables. Julienne the zucchini and carrot into thin strips about 5-7cm long. Cut the chives to a similar length as the zucchini. Finely chop the Korean green chili peppers. If you prefer less heat, reduce the number of chilies or remove the seeds completely.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the tempura flour (400ml) and cold water (300ml). Whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Avoid overmixing to ensure a crispier pancake.
Step 3
Once the batter is ready, add all the prepared vegetables: zucchini, carrots, chives, and chili peppers.
Step 4
Gently mix the vegetables and batter together with a spatula or chopsticks until evenly combined. Be careful not to mix too vigorously, as this can release water from the vegetables.
Step 5
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Ladle a portion of the batter onto the hot pan, forming a small, round pancake, smaller than the pan’s diameter. This makes it easier to flip and achieve a nice shape.
Step 6
As the edges of the pancake begin to cook and firm up, use a spatula to gently tuck in the edges, shaping it into a neat circle. This helps prevent the pancake from breaking apart while cooking and ensures a clean appearance.
Step 7
Once the bottom side is golden brown and fully cooked, carefully flip the pancake using a spatula. Press down lightly with the spatula and continue to cook for another 2-3 flips until both sides are beautifully golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels for a few moments to remove excess oil and enhance crispiness.
