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Kimchijeon (Korean Kimchi Pancake)

Korean · Appetizer · Side

A savory, crispy, and tangy Korean pancake made with well-fermented kimchi and scallions. Perfectly golden-brown and slightly spicy, it's a quintessential East Asian snack.

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20 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Servings2 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Combine the chopped kimchi, sliced scallions, sugar, kimchi juice

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped kimchi, sliced scallions, sugar, kimchi juice, all-purpose flour, and ice-cold water.

  2. Mix everything until well combined

    Mix everything until well combined. The batter should be slightly thick but pourable.

  3. Heat a non-stick pan

    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.

  4. Pour half of the batter

    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.

    4 min

  5. Flip the pancake

    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.

    3 min

A little kitchen wisdom

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.

What you'll need

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Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Batter can be made 4 hours ahead and kept in the fridge, but for the crispiest results, fry just before serving.

Store & enjoy

Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in a dry pan over medium heat to restore crispiness.

Allergens

Contains wheat, gluten.

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Kimchijeon (Korean Kimchi Pancake)
Step 1 of 5

Combine the chopped kimchi, sliced scallions, sugar, kimchi juice

In a large bowl, combine the chopped kimchi, sliced scallions, sugar, kimchi juice, all-purpose flour, and ice-cold water.