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Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes: A Colorful Veggie Delight

Delightful Korean Vegetable Pancakes showcase fresh veggies in a crispy package, perfect for snacks or light meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup Flour can use all-purpose or gluten-free blend
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch for extra crispiness
  • 1 cup Water adjust for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric optional for color and flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder for slight rising
For the Colorful Veggies
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped
  • 1 medium Red Onion chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot julienned
  • 1 medium Red Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Cabbage shredded
  • 1 small Hot Pepper optional, adjust to taste
For Oil and Frying
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for Frying use neutral oil or sesame oil
For the Soy Dipping Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar for acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds optional for crunch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil optional for flavor

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by chopping the green onions, red onion, carrot, red pepper, cabbage, and hot pepper into thin strips.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, turmeric, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth; the batter should be slightly thick yet pourable.
  4. Fold the prepared vegetables into your batter, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
  5. Take a small bowl and combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and chili flakes. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a generous amount of oil.
  7. Spoon the batter into the hot skillet, spreading it out to form thin pancakes. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches, adding more oil as necessary. Ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  9. Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum crispiness, spread the batter thin and avoid overcrowding the skillet. Use fresh veggies for the best flavor and texture.

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