Easy 15-min. Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancake)
Experience the delightful taste of Easy 15-min. Pajeon, a delicious Korean scallion pancake that will elevate any meal! This crispy pancake is filled with tender green onions and packed with flavor, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights or as an appetizer for gatherings. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up this savory treat in no time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
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- 5 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup green onions (packed)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup potato starch (or cornstarch)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup very cold water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp green onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Wash and chop green onions into 1.5-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chopped green onions with all other batter ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Pour the green onion mixture into the pan, spreading evenly.
- Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes; flip and cook until both sides are crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve with the dipping sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chopped green onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pancake (45g)
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg