Mild Kimchi Pancakes (Kimchi Jeon)
Savory pancakes made with chopped kimchi and simple batter, pan‑fried to crisp perfection.

Total
13 min
Prep
5 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 combine the flour and water, whisking until smooth; then stir in the egg to form a thin batter.
- 2
Add the chopped kimchi (including its juices) to the batter and mix gently, letting the kimchi flavor infuse for about 2 minutes.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat. Drop half the batter into the pan, spreading it to a 6‑inch circle; cook 3‑4 minutes until golden and crisp, then flip and cook another 2‑3 minutes.
- 4
Remove the pancake, repeat with the remaining batter, adding a little more oil if needed.
- 5
Serve the pancakes hot with optional soy sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
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 | 4 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
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