Easy Kimchi Pancake
Crispy kimchi pancakes pan-fried golden and served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup cup kimchi, chopped
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp kimchi brine(optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, egg, and kimchi brine until a smooth batter forms.
- 2
Fold in the chopped kimchi and green onions.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drop half the batter into the pan and spread into an even round.
- 4
Cook 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter and oil.
- 5
Meanwhile, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds to make the dipping sauce.
- 6
Slice pancakes into wedges and serve hot with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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