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Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancake)

Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancake)

A quick and easy Pajeon, a crispy Korean scallion pancake, ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Korean
Servings 1 large pancake
Calories 362 kcal

Equipment

  • large non-stick pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter

  • 5 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
  • 5 green onions
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup potato starch or cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup water very cold

Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon green onion finely chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash green onions and pat dry with paper towels. Trim off the roots, vertically split each stalk down the middle, and chop into 2-inch-long pieces. Transfer into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the remaining batter ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.

Cooking

  • Heat 2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Swirl the oil in the pan and add the green onions from the batter first, spreading them evenly. Then scrape out and pour the remaining batter over to fill in any gaps. Reduce to medium heat and fry until the bottom is crispy, golden with some charring, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Flip the pancake over with a large spatula and pour remaining oil along the edges of the pan. Swirl the pancake around in the oil and occasionally press down on it.
  • Transfer the pancake to a cutting board and slice with a sharp knife into small pieces.
  • In a small bowl, combine the dipping sauce ingredients as listed above and serve with the pancake.

Notes

This dish is a family-friendly snack or side dish that's better-than-takeout and perfect for busy weeknights.

Nutrition

Serving: 1large pancakeCalories: 362kcal
Keyword crispy pancake, Easy Recipe, Korean Scallion Pancake, Pajeon, quick snack, takeout alternative
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