Lunar Year special🧧✨Crispy Korean Pajeon (Spring Onion) Pancake🥢
Craving for something savory and satisfying?😋 Do you have 15 minutes?⏱️
What if I told you that you can make a golden and crispy pancake with just a handful of simple ingredients — right at home?
This Korean Pajeon Pancake (Spring Onion) is crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with fresh green onions. It’s perfect for a quick and comforting snack, appetizer, or weeknight dinner. Dip it in a tangy sauce and you have got pure magic on your plate💚✨
🌍💚 Why This Recipe?
💸 Budget-friendlyFlour, green onions, soy sauce Cost per serving: ~€1–2
🥡 Quick & flexibleEnjoy it plain or add vegetables like carrots or chili for extra texture and heat.
🌍Climate-friendlyBy replacing eggs with flour, you reduce the carbon emissions by 75 %
🕒 Preparation TimePrep: 5 minutesCook: 10 minutesTotal: ~15 minutesServings: 2–3
🥣 Ingredients
🌾 Pancake Batter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp salt
¾–1 cup cold water
1 bunch spring onions (about 8–10), trimmed
1 carrot, cut into julienne (optional)Neutral oil for frying
🥢Dipping Sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp maple syrup
1 tbsp peanut butter (optional)
Chili flakes (optional)
✨ All ingredients are easily available at your local supermarket!
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the batter 🥣In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and salt.Gradually whisk in cold water until you get a smooth, slightly thin batter.
2. Arrange the spring onions 🌿Heat a generous layer of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.Pour the pancake mixture into the pan, spreading it out evenly.
3. Cooking time ✨Cook for about 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.Flip carefully and cook the other side for another 3–4 minutes.
For extra crispiness, add a little more oil around the edges while cooking.
4. Slice + serve 🔪🍽️Transfer to a cutting board and slice into squares or wedges.Mix the dipping sauce ingredients and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
💡Pro-tip:
Cold water helps create a lighter, crispier texture
Allergic to gluten? Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and ensure your soy sauce is gluten-free (tamari works well).
If you're sensitive to spices, keep it simple with just salt & pepper.
Credits: Vernabanana
Procedure: https://www.vernabanana.com/recipes/crispy-korean-spring-onion-pancake-pajeonrecipe
