Korean Pancakes (Pajeon)

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp rice flour(optional)
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 1 egg
• 6 scallions (green onions)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar(optional)
• 1 tsp sesame oil(optional)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk the flour, rice flour, cold water, and egg in a bowl until smooth. Let the batter rest 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, trim scallions and cut into 3-inch lengths; halve very thick pieces lengthwise.

3. 3

   Make the dipping sauce: stir together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange half the scallions in the pan and pour half the batter evenly over them.

5. 5

   Cook 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then flip and cook 3-4 minutes more. Repeat with remaining oil, scallions, and batter.

6. 6

   Cut pancakes into pieces and serve hot with the dipping sauce.