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Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)

Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)

Deliciously crispy Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes) made with fresh scallions and served with a tasty dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 2 pancakes
Calories 233 kcal

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce or soybean/miso paste optional
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup very cold sparkling water can substitute with regular water
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Scallions

  • 1 bunch green onions/scallions ends trimmed

For Frying

  • 2 tablespoons oil for frying, divided

For Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons tamari or light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • red pepper flakes optional for heat

Instructions
 

Dipping Sauce Preparation

  • For the dipping sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.

Pajeon Preparation

  • Combine the flour, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg, water, fish sauce/miso paste and stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture just until blended. Be careful not to over-stir.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and briefly sauté half of the garlic. Add half of the scallions and sauté for about 30 seconds. Arrange scallions according to desired shape. Pour ½ of the batter over the scallions and tilt the pan to smooth out the mixture. Fry until the pancake is golden brown and crispy on the bottom and then flip over and cook the other side until also browned.
  • Repeat this process for the other pancake. Cut each pajeon into wedges and serve hot with the dipping sauce.

Notes

Serves 2 as a main dish; serves 4 as a side dish or snack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 1043mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Appetizer, crispy pancakes, dipping sauce, Korean pancakes, Pajeon, scallion pancakes
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