Crispy and Delicious Seafood Scallion Pancake (Haemul Pajeon)
The Ultimate Haemul Pajeon Recipe Using Just Scallions and Squid!
On a rainy day, when you’re craving a warm Haemul Pajeon! You can make a truly wonderful seafood scallion pancake with just the common ingredients of scallions and squid you have at home. Introducing a recipe that’s delicious even without various seafood, and easy enough for anyone to follow.
Pancake Ingredients- 2-3 fresh large scallions
- 1/2 – 1 squid
- 2.5 ladles of Korean pancake mix or all-purpose flour
- 5-6 ladles of cold water (adjust for batter consistency)
- 1 fresh egg
- A pinch of fine salt
- Generous amount of cooking oil (essential for a crispy finish!)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the delicious batter, the heart of Haemul Pajeon. In a bowl, combine 2.5 ladles of pancake mix (or flour) with 5-6 ladles of cold water. Start with 5 ladles of water and gradually add more if the batter seems too thick. Crack in 1 fresh egg and a pinch of salt, then whisk until slightly frothy. This amount should yield about 2 pancakes.
Step 2
Next, we’ll prepare the scallions. Wash the large scallions thoroughly. Cut them into 3-4 segments, considering the size of your pan. Then, cut these segments lengthwise 2-3 times, depending on the thickness of the scallions. This ensures they’re a good size for eating on the pancake.
Step 3
Squid adds wonderful flavor to Haemul Pajeon! Slice the squid into pieces slightly smaller than bite-sized. I used about 2/3 of a squid for this batter quantity. Using fresh squid will make it even tastier.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to cook the pancake! Generously coat your pan with cooking oil. Plenty of oil is key to achieving a crispy edge. Gently heat the pan over medium-low heat to warm up the oil.
Step 5
Pour the prepared batter into the heated pan using a ladle. Spread it thinly and evenly across the pan.
Step 6
Arrange the prepared scallions nicely over the batter. Ensuring the scallions are spread evenly will make the pancake look more appealing.
Step 7
Finally, sprinkle the sliced squid evenly over the scallions. A generous amount of squid makes it even more delicious! After adding the squid, drizzle a tiny bit more batter over it to help everything stick together. It’s important to check that the bottom is golden brown and frying to a crisp.
Step 8
Once the bottom is sufficiently crispy, carefully flip the pancake using a spatula. Gently press down as you cook to ensure even browning.
Step 9
When both sides are golden brown and perfectly crispy, your delicious Haemul Pajeon is ready! Doesn’t it look appetizing?
Step 10
Here’s a recipe for a special dipping sauce to enhance your Pajeon: mix 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp chopped scallions, and 1/2 tbsp sesame oil. If making the sauce is too much trouble, a simple mix of soy sauce and sesame oil is also delicious.
Step 11
Cut the finished Haemul Pajeon into bite-sized pieces and serve it warm. On a rainy day, it’s absolutely heavenly with a hot soup! Don’t hesitate to make Pajeon just because you don’t have green onions at home. You can make such a wonderful and tasty pancake with just large scallions. Be sure to try it! It’s truly delicious! ^^
