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Perfectly golden-brown and slightly spicy, it's a quintessential East Asian snack.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup well-fermented kimchi, chopped","name":"Kimchi","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"chopped","notes":"aged/sour is best","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3 tbsp kimchi juice","name":"Kimchi juice","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"from the kimchi jar","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 scallions, sliced","name":"Scallions","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"green and white parts","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 cup all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 cup ice-cold water","name":"Cold Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"ice-cold","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/2 tsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"helps balance acidity","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"or any neutral oil","group":"Frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, combine the chopped kimchi, sliced scallions, sugar, kimchi juice, all-purpose flour, and ice-cold water.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the chopped kimchi, sliced scallions, sugar, kimchi juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Mix everything until well combined. The batter should be slightly thick but pourable.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mix everything until well combined","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Ensure the oil is hot before pouring the batter.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a non-stick pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour half of the batter into the pan and spread it out thinly into a circle. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is crispy and golden brown.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour half of the batter","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Flip the pancake and cook for another 2-3 minutes, pressing down with a spatula to ensure even crispiness. Repeat with the remaining batter and oil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Flip the pancake","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Using aged (sour) kimchi is the key to the best flavor. If your kimchi isn't sour enough, add a teaspoon of rice vinegar to the batter.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["mixing bowl","non-stick pan","spatula","knife"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"pancakes","note":"Makes two large pancakes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Batter can be made 4 hours ahead and kept in the fridge, but for the crispiest results, fry just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a dry pan over medium heat to restore crispiness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_b3f9931948%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d33cdb3f-6564-4398-9e5a-e48113c0249f","imageAlt":"Kimchijeon (Korean Kimchi Pancake) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["kimchi","pancake","korean","savory","crispy","snack"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kimchijeon (Korean Kimchi Pancake)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:30:43.582Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:30:43.582Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_8c98f14ca2","slug":"classic-fried-rice-chaofan","title":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn)","description":"A quick, savory, and satisfying East Asian staple featuring fluffy rice stir-fried with eggs, crisp vegetables, and a touch of soy sauce.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["main","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","nut_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_8c98f14ca2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a9bd1aca-9eb5-41e5-8730-eac0148bdba5","imageAlt":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn) — recipe cover","tags":["fried-rice","quick","easy","leftover-rice","chinese-cuisine"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_72d96930ee","slug":"classic-salted-edamame","title":"Classic Salted Edamame","description":"A quintessential East Asian snack of young soybeans in the pod, boiled to perfection and seasoned with flaky sea salt.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","dairy_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_72d96930ee%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8dbc9240-2dcf-4a42-af9f-fea6a6fa2d9d","imageAlt":"Classic Salted Edamame — recipe cover","tags":["edamame","soybeans","snack","healthy","high protein","vegan","japanese"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_78c5c8b6a2","slug":"hojicha-japanese-roasted-green-tea","title":"Hojicha (Japanese Roasted Green Tea)","description":"A comforting, aromatic Japanese roasted green tea with toasted, nutty, and slightly smoky notes. 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