Golden Cheese Kimchi Pancake: A Perfect Harmony of Crispy Texture and Rich Flavor
Golden Cheese Kimchi Pancake: A Perfect Harmony of Crispy Texture and Rich Flavor
Abundant Cheese! Cheesy Kimchi Pancake with Stretchy Goodness, a Flavor Explosion Recipe
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and filled with wonderfully stretchy, savory cheese! Introducing a fantastic cheese kimchi pancake recipe. We’re adding generous amounts of cheese to the beloved kimchi pancake for an extraordinary taste sensation. It’s perfect for special occasions or when you crave a delicious snack!
Key Ingredients- 1 cup well-fermented kimchi (finely chopped)
- 1/4 onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 red chili pepper (seeds removed, thinly sliced diagonally)
- 1 green chili pepper (seeds removed, thinly sliced diagonally)
- 5 Tbsp corn kernels (canned)
- 1 cup pancake mix (buchim garu)
- 1 cup튀김가루 (tempura flour)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder, fine)
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of salt (adjust based on kimchi’s saltiness)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded or shredded)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the onion, and remove the seeds from the red and green chili peppers before slicing them thinly diagonally. Preparing the vegetables this way will enhance the texture of your kimchi pancake.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix and tempura flour. Gradually add cold water while whisking to create a smooth batter without lumps. Adding tempura flour helps achieve an extra crispy texture. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 3
To the smooth batter, add the chopped kimchi, sliced onion, diagonally sliced chili peppers, and corn kernels. Mix everything thoroughly. Then, add the fine gochugaru, a pinch of black pepper, and salt to taste, considering the saltiness of your kimchi.
Step 4
Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of oil. Ladle about a portion of the batter onto the pan, forming a round pancake shape. Once the edges start to turn golden brown, flip it over and cook the other side until golden. Be mindful not to use heat that is too high, as it might burn the outside before the inside is cooked.
Step 5
Once one side is golden brown, place the halved slices of cheddar cheese scattered over the pancake, followed by a generous layer of mozzarella cheese. Don’t be shy with the cheese; it’s key to achieving that rich flavor!
Step 6
Finally, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and cook slowly until the cheese is completely melted and gooey. Once the cheese has melted and blended with the pancake, your delicious cheese kimchi pancake is ready! It’s best enjoyed immediately while hot.
