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Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes Full of Veggie Goodness

Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes are quick to prepare and full of veggie goodness, making them a delightful snack or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup water adjust for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 1 medium carrot sliced
  • 1 medium red pepper finely chopped
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium hot pepper finely chopped, optional
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying neutral oil recommended

Equipment

  • Non-stick frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the vegetables by slicing the green onions, red onion, and carrot into thin strips. Chop the red pepper and hot pepper finely, and shred the cabbage.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, ¼ cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Gradually add 1 cup of water until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the prepared vegetables into the batter and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  4. Mix a quick dipping sauce with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and chili flakes if desired.
  5. Heat oil in a frying pan and scoop about ¼ cup of batter per pancake, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Repeat until all batter is used, adding more oil as needed.
  7. Serve warm alongside the homemade dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

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

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