VEGETABLE PAJEON (KOREAN SCALLION PANCAKES WITH VEGETABLES)
Crisp at the edges, soft at the center and filled scallions and other vegetables, these irresistible, comforting pancakes (adapted from Sohui Kim of Insa and the Good Fork restaurants in Brooklyn) make for a quick dinner that you can throw together on any given weeknight. It's extremely forgiving, so feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Ms. Kim recommends finely shredded raw vegetables, or even leftover cooked vegetables. And if you don't have the bandwidth to make a dipping sauce, a drizzle of soy sauce and squirt of Sriracha adds verve without any work. Serve pajeon by itself or topped with a fried egg or two, if you want to add protein.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, pancakes, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the pancakes: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, potato starch, salt and baking powder.
- In a medium bowl, combine water, egg and kimchi. Whisk kimchi mixture into flour mixture, and whisk until smooth. Fold in vegetables and about three-quarters of the scallions. (Save the rest for garnish.)
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Scoop 1/4 cup portions of batter into the skillet, as many as will fit while not touching, flatten, and fry until dark golden on the bottom, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue to fry until other side is browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with a little more salt. Continue with remaining batter.
- Before serving, make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, vinegar, ginger or garlic (if using), sesame oil and sugar. Sprinkle sliced scallion over pancakes, and serve with dipping sauce on the side.
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Marten Alex
[email protected]These pancakes were delicious! I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand and they were all delicious. The pancakes were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.
Francisca Wanjiru
[email protected]I've made these pancakes several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. The pancakes are always crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy
Kyle Bishop
[email protected]These pancakes were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand and they were all delicious. The pancakes were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these a
Fizzy Josh
[email protected]I made these pancakes for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The pancakes were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The scallions and vegetables added a great flavor and texture.
Zahir Zahir
[email protected]These pancakes were delicious! I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand and they were all delicious. The pancakes were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.
Kudirat Salahudeen
[email protected]I've made these pancakes several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. The pancakes are always crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy
Hange Kefhilwe
[email protected]These pancakes were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand and they were all delicious. The pancakes were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these a
Abs Porosh
[email protected]I made these pancakes for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The pancakes were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The scallions and vegetables added a great flavor and texture.
Md Sehab
[email protected]These pancakes were delicious! I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand and they were all delicious. The pancakes were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.
Dayson Keller
[email protected]I've made these pancakes several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. The pancakes are always crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy
Waqar Lucky
[email protected]These pancakes were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand and they were all delicious. The pancakes were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these a
Ekwaingen Deborah
[email protected]I made these pancakes for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The pancakes were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The scallions and vegetables added a great flavor and texture.
Dean Sonnet
[email protected]These pancakes were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The scallions and vegetables added a great flavor and texture. I will definitely be making these again.