Crispy & Delicious Kimchi Pancake (Kimchi Jeon) Recipe
Crispy & Delicious Kimchi Pancake (Kimchi Jeon) Recipe
How to Make Crispy Kimchi Pancake: Using Aged Kimchi, Perfect for Snacks, Late-Night Meals, and Drinks!
Let’s make a crispy kimchi pancake.
Ingredients- 1/2 head aged kimchi (approx. 300g)
- 1 cup pancake mix (approx. 100g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (approx. 100g)
- 1 cup cold water (approx. 200ml)
- 1 pinch salt (approx. 1g)
- 1 tsp sugar (approx. 5g, to balance the sourness)
- 1/2 onion (approx. 50g, optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to make a wonderfully delicious kimchi pancake that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Try making this simple yet impressive dish using aged kimchi you have at home.
Step 2
First, thoroughly squeeze out the excess water from the kimchi. Then, thinly slice it into strips about 0.5cm thick to maintain a pleasant crunch. If you cut it too finely, the texture might be less pronounced, so aim for moderate thickness.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the batter. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of pancake mix and 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Add 1 cup of cold water. For seasoning, add a pinch of salt, and for balancing the sourness of the kimchi and enhancing its umami, add 1 teaspoon of sugar.
Step 4
To add more flavor to your kimchi pancake, prepare half an onion. Peel and thinly slice the onion and add it to the batter. Adding onion contributes sweetness and a richer flavor, making the pancake even more delicious.
Step 5
Combine the batter ingredients, kimchi, and onion. Mix gently until everything is well incorporated and there are no lumps. Avoid overmixing; just stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed. The batter should have a slightly thick consistency, not too watery or too stiff. Adjust with a little more water or pancake mix if needed.
Step 6
Heat a pan with a generous amount of cooking oil over medium-low heat. Ladle about one portion of the batter onto the hot pan and spread it thinly. Cook until the edges turn golden brown and crispy, then flip it over and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through. Using plenty of oil is key to achieving a crispy texture.
Step 7
And there you have it – a delicious kimchi pancake is ready! Enjoy this crispy and tender pancake. While it’s wonderful on its own, you can enhance the flavor even further with a simple dipping sauce made from 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp vinegar, a pinch of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), and some sesame seeds.
