Korean Pancake (Kimchi Jeon)
Crispy pan‑fried pancakes made with chopped kimchi and a simple batter, perfect for a quick snack.

Total
18 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kimchi, chopped
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (for dipping)(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, water, and egg until a smooth batter forms.
- 2
Stir in the chopped kimchi (including some of its juice) and optional sesame seeds, mixing until evenly distributed.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat; pour the batter into the pan, spreading it to a 1/2‑inch thickness.
- 4
Cook for 3‑4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 3‑4 minutes on the other side.
- 5
Transfer the pancake to a serving plate, drizzle with remaining oil if desired, and serve with soy sauce for dipping.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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