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Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes for a Flavorful Veggie Boost

Korean Vegetable Pancakes offer a delicious and healthy way to incorporate fresh veggies into a satisfying snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 203

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch omit for a denser pancake
  • 1 cup Water adjust as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric optional for color and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
For the Vegetables
  • 4 stalks Green Onions can substitute with chives
  • 1 medium Red Onion can substitute with yellow onion or shallots
  • 1 medium Carrot can swap with other seasonal vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Pepper any bell pepper variety works
  • 1 cup Cabbage Napa or savoy cabbage are great alternatives
  • 1 medium Hot Pepper omit for a milder dish
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for Frying neutral oils are best

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the vegetables by washing and finely slicing all of them, including green onions, red onions, carrots, red pepper, and cabbage.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, turmeric, salt, and baking powder. Gradually whisk in water until the batter is smooth and pourable.
  3. Fold the prepared vegetables into the batter until evenly coated.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and a pinch of chili flakes for a dipping sauce.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of oil to coat.
  6. Pour a small amount of the batter into the heated pan, cooking each pancake for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels and serve warm with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve pancakes warm, paired with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious experience.

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