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Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes for a Flavorful Snack

Delight in these Korean Vegetable Pancakes, a crispy and flavorful snack perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water adjust for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Vegetables
  • 2 stalks green onions finely sliced
  • 1 medium red onion finely sliced
  • 1 medium carrot finely sliced
  • 1 medium red pepper finely sliced
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 optional hot pepper finely chopped for heat
For Frying
  • 2 tablespoons oil for frying vegetable or canola oil preferred
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for finishing touch

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Vegetables: Finely slice the green onions, red onion, carrot, and red pepper. Shred the cabbage into thin strips and chop the hot pepper if using.
  2. Make Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, turmeric, and salt. Gradually whisk in water until smooth and slightly thick.
  3. Mix Vegetables: Add the prepared vegetables into the batter, stirring gently to combine.
  4. Prepare Dipping Sauce: Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, chili flakes, and sesame oil in a small bowl, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
  5. Heat Pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and coat with oil.
  6. Cook Pancakes: Spoon the batter mixture into the skillet, cooking until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Repeat: Continue cooking additional pancakes, adding oil as needed, and keeping cooked pancakes warm.
  8. Serve: Plate the warm pancakes and serve immediately with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy pancakes immediately for best texture. Can be stored in the fridge or freezer.

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