Savory Jangtteok Kimchi Pancake: A Unique Twist
Effortless Solo Meal! Quick Late-Night Snack! Jangtteok Kimchi Pancake
Delicious even when dining alone! When hunger strikes or you’re craving a snack, whip up this easy Jangtteok Kimchi Pancake, our family’s special recipe. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish perfect for a quick bite.
Main Ingredients
- Well-fermented Kimchi, 1 bowlful (approx. 150g)
- Pancake Mix (Buchim Garu), 5 Tbsp (approx. 50g)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1/2 Tbsp (approx. 5g)
- Water, 1/2 paper cup (approx. 70ml)
- Cooking Oil, generous amount (for frying)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the kimchi, the star of our delicious pancake. Finely chop the well-fermented kimchi. About one bowlful, roughly equivalent to a serving of rice, is a good amount. Don’t discard the kimchi juice; save about a ladleful separately, as it adds great flavor.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables that will add texture and flavor. Finely chop the green onion. Trim the base of the enoki mushrooms and separate the strands. Wash the perilla leaves and thinly slice them. Slice the Korean zucchini thinly as well. Adding a variety of vegetables makes the pancake even more delicious.
Step 3
It’s time to make the batter by combining the kimchi and vegetables with pancake mix. In a large bowl, add 5 tablespoons of pancake mix generously. This amount should be enough to make about 3 kimchi pancakes.
Step 4
Add the chopped kimchi and the reserved kimchi juice (about a ladleful) to the pancake mix. Mix them well so the kimchi seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the flour.
Step 5
Now, let’s add the key ingredient for the ‘Jangtteok’ flavor: Gochujang. Add about half a tablespoon of Gochujang (using a rice spoon) to enhance the savory and spicy notes. Be careful not to add too much, as it can make the pancake too salty.
Step 6
Let’s adjust the batter consistency by adding water. Pour in about half a paper cup of water (approximately 70ml). Use a spoon or a whisk to mix everything thoroughly, ensuring there are no lumps of flour.
Step 7
Finally, add all the prepared vegetables – green onions, perilla leaves, zucchini, and enoki mushrooms – to the batter. Mix everything together again until well combined. Your delicious Jangtteok Kimchi Pancake batter is now ready!
Step 8
Now, let’s get to the cooking! Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Ladle one spoonful of batter onto the hot pan and spread it thinly and evenly using the back of the spoon. Flip and cook until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Using enough oil will ensure a wonderfully crisp pancake.
Step 9
This Jangtteok Kimchi Pancake is so delicious, it’ll make you want to pair it with a cold glass of Makgeolli (Korean rice wine)! Enjoy it fresh and warm for the best taste experience.
