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Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes for a Flavorful Snack Fix

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These Korean Vegetable Pancakes are a quick and satisfying dish, perfect for snacks or light meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Water adjust for thickness
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 2 stems Green Onions or chives/leeks
  • 1 medium Red Onion or scallions
  • 1 medium Carrot or zucchini/bell peppers
  • 1 medium Red Pepper or sweet bell pepper
  • 1 cup Cabbage or napa/bok choy
  • 1 small Hot Pepper optional
For Frying and Dipping
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for Frying vegetable/canola or sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds optional for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the vegetables by washing and slicing them into thin, uniform pieces. Set aside in a large bowl.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, turmeric, salt, and gradually whisk in water until smooth.
  3. Fold the sliced vegetables into the batter until well-coated, ensuring a cohesive mixture.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, and chili flakes for the dipping sauce.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add oil, ensuring it's shimmering.
  6. Spoon batter into the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook the other side.
  7. Repeat cooking remaining batter, adding oil as needed for crispiness.
  8. Serve hot with the prepared dipping sauce, enjoying them warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For freezing, layer pancakes between parchment paper and store for up to 1 month.

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