A crispy savory Korean scallion pancake served with a delicious dipping sauce. This quick and easy pajeon recipe is made with simple ingredients and perfect for snacks or appetizers. Enjoy authentic Korean Scallion Pancakes at home.
Author:Eleanor Royal
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:Serves 2
Category:Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Korean
Diet:Standard
Ingredients
Scale
5 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
1 cup green onions packed
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup potato starch or cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup water very cold
2 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
2 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
½ tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon green onion finely chopped
Instructions
Wash green onions and pat dry with paper towels Trim off the roots split it vertically and chop into 2-inch-long pieces Transfer into a large mixing bowl
Add the remaining batter ingredients into the bowl and mix just until combined Do not over mix
Heat 2.5 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan on medium-high heat and swirl Add green onions from the batter first and evenly spread across the pan Then scrape out the remaining batter to fill in any holes
Reduce to medium heat and fry until the bottom is crispy and golden with slight charring on the onions about 4-5 minutes
Flip over with a large spatula and pour remaining oil around the pancake Occasionally swirl the pancake around and press down on it
Transfer the pancake to a cutting board and slice with a sharp knife into small pieces
In a small bowl combine the dipping sauce ingredients and enjoy with the pancake