Make This Easy Korean Pancakes Recipe In 15 Minutes (Chef's Favorite) by Chef Gigi

Korean pancakes (pajeon) are crispy on the outside, soft and moist in the middle. Cut up a salad and you've got a quick family meal. It's time to get out of that dinner recipe rut with this fun savory pancake recipe!

To make these quick Korean pancakes you will need just a few simple ingredients. Here is your short shopping list: cake flour, an egg, baking powder, salt, sesame oil, club soda, green onions, a spicy red pepper, green beans and a neutral cooking oil like canola or vegetable oil.

Serve Korean pancakes for lunch or dinner with a side of soy sauce for dipping. They can also be served as an appetizer. 

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Cuisine: Korean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes 
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cake flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 cup cold club soda
• 6 - 8 green onions, cut lengthwise
• 1 fresh spicy long red chili, thinly sliced
• 12 thin green beans, sliced lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Helpful Products

• Soy Sauce
• Tongs
• Mixing Spoon
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Skillet
• Spatula
• Mixing Bowl

Recipe Notes

• Any vegetable can be used.

• This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for more servings.

Here’s how to make it:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, egg, club soda, salt and sesame oil together. Mix well and set aside.
2. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the green beans and stir fry about 3 minutes. 
3. Add the scallions and cook until crispy. Stir in the red chili. 
4. Pour the egg/flour batter over and cook until brown. Invert on a plate. Return it to the pan and cook the other side until brown. Serve with soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 364

Total Fat: 20.2g

Saturated Fat: 3.8g

Cholesterol: 186mg

Sodium: 85mg

Total Carbohydrate: 35.6g

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g

Total Sugars: 1.7g

Protein: 11.5g

Vitamin D: 18mcg

Calcium: 182mg

Iron: 4mg

Potassium: 532mg

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