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Kimchi pancakes with sweet and sour sauce and sesame seeds.
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Kimchi Pancakes

Enjoy the health benefits of Korean kimchi with this simple recipe for savory kimchi pancakes.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Korean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 8 small pancakes
Calories 92kcal
Author Joss D

Equipment

  • Large frying pan

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp. kimchi brine
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¾ cup AP Flour
  • 1 cup Korean kimchi diced (without the brine)
  • 2 green onions chopped (about ⅓ cup)
  • 1 tsp. garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp. canola oil
  • Sweet and sour sauce to serve
  • Fresh cilantro optional garnish
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, kimchi brine, soy sauce and water.
    1 large egg, 2 tbsp. kimchi brine, 2 tbsp. soy sauce, ¼ cup water
    Liquid kimchi batter ingredients in a glass bowl.
  • Add the flour and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until combined.
    ¾ cup AP Flour
    Kimchi batter ingredients in a glass bowl with a whisk.
  • Add kimchi, green onions, garlic and sesame seeds. Stir to combine.
    1 cup Korean kimchi, 2 green onions, 1 tsp. garlic, 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
    Kimchi pancake ingredients in a glass bowl and green onions in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the canola oil and swirl it around to coat the bottom.
    1 tbsp. canola oil
    Kimchi pancake batter on a spoon.
  • Drop ¼ cup of the batter into the skillet for each pancake and shape into a disc. Cooking no more than two at a time will ensure there is room in the pan for flipping.
    Kimchi pancake batter in a frying pan.
  • Cook pancakes until golden brown on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Repeat for all of the pancakes.
    Kimchi pancakes in a frying pan with a flipper.
  • Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce and fresh cilantro, if desired. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 to 3 days.
    Kimchi pancakes stacked with sweet and sour sauce and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg