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Korean Kimchi Pancake served and ready to eat
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Korean Kimchi Pancake

Crispy, savoury pancakes packed with tangy kimchi — a quick Korean snack or starter with a dipping sauce.

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10 minPrep
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10 minCook
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3Serves
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped kimchi (well-fermented)
  • 2 tbsp kimchi juice
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 150ml cold water
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp gochujang
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • For dip: 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Mix the kimchi, kimchi juice, flour, egg, water, spring onions and gochujang into a thin batter.
  2. Heat half the oil in a pan and pour in half the batter, spreading thin.
  3. Cook over medium-high heat until deep golden and crisp on both sides, 3-4 minutes a side.
  4. Repeat with the rest.
  5. Mix the dipping sauce and serve.
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Tara’s tips

  • Properly fermented kimchi gives the best flavour.
  • Cook them crisp — no soft, soggy pancakes here.

Serving suggestions

  • Cut into wedges and serve with the dip.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Add seafood?

Chopped prawns or squid are popular additions.

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