Kimchi Scallion Pancakes with Soy Dipping Sauce

Crisp-edged Korean kimchi pancakes loaded with scallions and quick dipping sauce for a savory vegetarian snack or lunch.

👅Flavor: Tangy kimchi, savory scallions, and nutty sesame in a crispy, chewy pancake.
Kimchi scallion pancakes with dipping sauce
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Prep Time
15 minutes
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Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
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Servings
8 pancakes
easy
Cuisine
Korean
Exotic level
korean-street-snack
Difficulty
easy
Diet
vegetarian, dairy-free
Devices used
Stovetop
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Required Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Spatula

Utilized Devices

Stovetop

Cooking Techniques

  • pan-frying
  • whisking
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Ingredients

  • 120 gAll-purpose flour
  • 40 gRice flour
  • 4 gBaking powder
  • 6 gKosher salt
  • 180 mlCold water
  • 60 mlKimchi juice
  • 160 gVegetarian kimchichopped
  • 60 gScallionsthinly sliced
  • 70 gCarrotjulienned
  • 1 gGochugaru
  • 45 mlNeutral oildivided
  • 30 mlLow-sodium soy sauce
  • 15 mlRice vinegar
  • 5 mlToasted sesame oil
  • 4 gSugar
  • 3 gToasted sesame seeds
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Instructions

1

Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and sesame seeds together in a small bowl for the dipping sauce.

2

In a large bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking powder, salt, and gochugaru. Whisk in the cold water and kimchi juice until smooth.

3

Fold in the kimchi, scallions, and carrot.

4

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Ladle 1/4 cup batter per pancake and spread thin.

5

Cook until browned and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining oil and batter.

6

Serve hot with the dipping sauce.

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Chef Tips

  • Keep the batter cold for extra-crisp edges.
  • Press the pancake gently with the spatula to help it brown evenly.
  • Use vegetarian kimchi to keep the dish meat-free.
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Nutritional Highlights

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Calories per serving
290
  • Kimchi adds probiotics and tangy flavor
  • Quick skillet snack for lunch or appetizers
  • Dairy-free with bold Korean flavors

Dietary Notes

Compliant With

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

  • Contains gluten (all-purpose flour)
  • Contains soy (soy sauce)
  • Contains sesame

FAQ

Can I make the batter ahead?

You can mix it up to 2 hours ahead; keep it chilled and stir before frying.

What if my pancakes stick?

Make sure the skillet is fully preheated and add a bit more oil between batches.

Nutrition

Calories290
Protein7 g
Carbs39 g
Fat12 g