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Easy 15-min. Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancake)

A quick and delicious Korean scallion pancake, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water cold
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetables
  • 1 cup scallions chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot grated (optional)
Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, and salt. Stir until smooth.
  2. Add the chopped scallions and grated carrot (if using) to the batter and mix well.
Cook the Pancake
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  2. Pour half of the batter into the skillet, spreading it evenly.
  3. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
Serve
  1. Cut the pancakes into wedges and serve hot with soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Pajeon can be customized with other vegetables or proteins like shrimp or kimchi.

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