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Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes for Your Snack Cravings

Delicious Korean Vegetable Pancakes (Yachaejeon) packed with vibrant vegetables, perfect for snacks.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Water Adjust to create slightly thick but pourable consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric For color and flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Vegetables
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Slice short for even distribution.
  • 1 small Red Onion Slice thin.
  • 1 medium Carrot Cut into thin strips.
  • 1 medium Red Pepper Slice into strips.
  • 1 cup Cabbage Thinly sliced.
  • 1 small Hot Pepper Finely chopped.
For Frying
  • Oil Oil for Frying Use vegetable or canola, sesame oil for flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the vegetables by slicing the green onions, red onion, carrot, and red pepper into thin strips. Chop the hot pepper, and slice the cabbage. Set aside.
    Korean Vegetable Pancakes
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, turmeric, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add water to reach a thick, pourable consistency.
    Korean Vegetable Pancakes
  3. Fold the prepared vegetables into the batter until well coated.
    Korean Vegetable Pancakes
  4. Make the dipping sauce by mixing soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.
    Korean Vegetable Pancakes
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet and add oil. When hot, spoon batter into the pan to form pancakes.
    Korean Vegetable Pancakes
  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
    Korean Vegetable Pancakes
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as necessary.
    Korean Vegetable Pancakes
  8. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.
    Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pancakes are best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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