Napa Cabbage Pancakes: A Deliciously Sweet and Savory Treat You’ll Crave
How to Make Delicious Napa Cabbage Pancakes
If you have Napa cabbage on hand, you must try making this dish! Its natural sweetness and savory notes are so delightful, you’ll find yourself thinking about it often. This recipe offers a simple yet incredibly flavorful experience.
Pancake Ingredients- Napa Cabbage: 15 leaves
- Korean Green Chili Pepper (Cheongyang): 1 (add more if you like it spicier)
- Pancake Mix (Buchim Garu): 2 cups
- Eggs: 2
- Water: 2 cups (adjust for batter consistency)
- Sea Salt (Hamcho Salt): 1 tsp (or regular salt)
- Canola Oil: Generous amount (for frying)
Spicy & Sweet Dipping Sauce- All-purpose Soy Sauce (Maneung Ganjang): 1 Tbsp (or regular soy sauce)
- Vinegar: 1 Tbsp
- Sugar: 1 tsp
- Korean Green Chili Pepper (Cheongyang): 1 (finely minced)
- Toasted Sesame Seeds: 1 tsp
- All-purpose Soy Sauce (Maneung Ganjang): 1 Tbsp (or regular soy sauce)
- Vinegar: 1 Tbsp
- Sugar: 1 tsp
- Korean Green Chili Pepper (Cheongyang): 1 (finely minced)
- Toasted Sesame Seeds: 1 tsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, carefully separate the Napa cabbage leaves and wash them thoroughly under running water. If the stem part of any leaf is particularly thick, gently tap it with the back of a knife. This will help tenderize it during cooking. After preparing the leaves, shake off any excess water.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the pancake mix (2 cups), eggs (2), and water (2 cups). Whisk everything together to create the batter. The batter should be quite thin, similar to the consistency you’d use for tempura, so it coats the cabbage lightly. It shouldn’t be too thick. Lastly, add the sea salt (1 tsp) for seasoning. (If you don’t have sea salt, regular salt works perfectly fine.)
Step 3
Now, heat a pan over medium heat. Once the pan is warm, add a generous amount of canola oil. Dip each prepared cabbage leaf into the batter, ensuring it’s well-coated, and place it onto the hot pan. Fry the pancakes on both sides until they are golden brown and beautifully crisp. Once cooked, arrange the delicious cabbage pancakes on a serving plate.
Step 4
Let’s prepare a dipping sauce to enhance the flavor of these cabbage pancakes! In a small bowl, mix together the all-purpose soy sauce (1 Tbsp – use regular soy sauce if you don’t have this), vinegar (1 Tbsp), and sugar (1 tsp). Finely mince one Korean green chili pepper, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat.
Step 5
Add the finely minced green chili pepper to the sauce mixture and stir well. You’ve now created a flavorful and spicy dipping sauce! Feel free to adjust the amount of chili pepper according to your preference.
Step 6
Finally, arrange the beautifully fried Napa cabbage pancakes and the homemade dipping sauce together on a plate. This delightful Napa cabbage pancake dish is ready to be enjoyed! It’s best served warm.
