SCALLION PANCAKES WITH SQUID

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The textures in this delicious recipe for pajeon, traditional Korean scallion-based pancakes, are manifold: meaty from the squid, crunchy yielding to soft from the fried bits of batter, juicy from the scallion. It came to The Times from Hooni Kim, the chef at Hanjan in Manhattan. One of the secrets to this pancake is waiting for the oil to heat up before mixing the batter. That way, the batter doesn't sit around and turn gluey. Eat them as hot as you can without burning your fingers. The risk is worth it.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup soy sauce
6 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon mirin
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Korean denjang (fermented soybean paste) or Japanese red miso paste
1 tablespoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 egg yolk
Grapeseed or vegetable oil, for frying
200 grams rice flour (about 1 1/3 cups)
150 grams all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
4 grams baking powder (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 pound squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch rings
2 bunches whole scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, prepare the dipping sauce. Whisk together 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of the rice wine vinegar and mirin. Set aside.
  • In another small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the remaining 4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar, denjang or miso paste, garlic, ginger, egg yolk, 1 cup of water and mix well.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat with 1/4-inch grapeseed or vegetable oil. The oil should be hot, but not smoking, about 325 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix the rice flour, all-purpose flour and baking powder. Add the squid and scallions and toss to combine. Pour in the denjang mixture and stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
  • Carefully spoon half of the batter into the hot pan and fry until the bottom is golden and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until crispy and cooked through. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels so oil can drain. Repeat with the second half of the batter. Cut pancakes in quarters and serve with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 881, UnsaturatedFat 43 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1406 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Gamini Nimal
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These pancakes are a great appetizer or snack.


Neeta Budhu
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I will definitely be making these pancakes again!


Mohammad Wakil Amiri
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The dipping sauce really made the dish. I highly recommend making it.


rahul prasad
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The pancakes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, just the way I like them.


Glory Moses TV
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I'm not a big fan of squid, but I actually really enjoyed these pancakes.


Parkash Kumar
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These pancakes are a great way to use up leftover squid.


Tonya Chavers
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves scallion pancakes or squid.


Sm Mymona
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Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe. The pancakes were delicious and the squid was cooked perfectly.


CRAZY FUN
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I had some trouble getting the pancakes to flip without breaking, but they still tasted great.


Kaylisa Davis
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The pancakes were a little too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


S.K. OMOR41
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These pancakes were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of scallions and squid.


Angela Trezza
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I love scallion pancakes, and this recipe with squid is a new favorite. The squid adds a delicious briny flavor to the pancakes.


Khwezi Gule
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The pancakes were easy to make and turned out great! The squid added a nice touch of seafood flavor.


Buabeng Desmond
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These scallion pancakes with squid were absolutely delicious! The pancakes were crispy and flavorful, and the squid was tender and perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.