Best Korean Crisp Vegetable Pancake Pa Jun Recipes

KOREAN PANCAKES (PA JUN)

Korean Pancakes (Pa Jun) image

This came from the February 11, 2009 edition of the New York Times, describing several immigrants in the area and their weeknight "go-to" staples. Ji Yoon Yoo suggested a Korean savory pancake. A tasty and easy way to use up leftover veggies. If you want, try a little sesame oil in the dipping sauce.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1 pinch hot red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour or 1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetables, finely chopped (asparagus, broccoli, green beans, scallions)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar (if using) and red pepper flakes. Mix well and set aside.
Fill a pitcher or glass with ice and 1/2 cup or more cold water; set aside. Place a small (6-8 inch) non-stick or well seasoned skillet over medium-low heat. Coat bottom with vegetable oil and allow to heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs just until frothy. Add flour and salt and whisk to combine. Add vegetables and stir to blend. Add 1/2 cup ice water and mix again to blend.
Fill a 1/2 cup measuring cup with batter and pour into hot pan. Allow to sit until browned and crispy on bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip pancake and cook another 2 minutes. Place on a serving plate and keep warm (or set aside to serve at room temperature). Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with dipping sauce.

KOREAN PANCAKES (PA JUN)

Korean Pancakes (Pa Jun) image

Provided by Leslie Kaufman

Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 appetizer servings (3 pancakes)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, optional
Pinch of hot red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour or rice flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup very finely chopped vegetables asparagus, broccoli, green beans, scallions or chopped cooked leftover meat chicken, beef, pork or both

Steps:

For dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar (if using) and red pepper flakes. Mix well and set aside.
For pancakes: Fill a pitcher or glass with ice and 1/2 cup or more cold water; set aside. Place a small (6- to 8-inch) nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium-low heat. Coat bottom with vegetable oil and allow to heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs just until frothy. Add flour and salt and whisk to combine. Add vegetables or meat and stir to blend. Add 1/2 cup ice water and mix again to blend.
Fill a 1/2-cup measuring cup with batter; pour into hot pan. Allow to sit until browned and crispy on bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip pancake and cook another 2 minutes. Place on a serving plate and keep warm (or set aside to serve at room temperature). Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with dipping sauce, tearing or cutting off pieces of pancake to dip in sauce with fingers or chopsticks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 167, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 928 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

VEGETABLE PAJEON (KOREAN SCALLION PANCAKES WITH VEGETABLES)

Vegetable Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes With Vegetables) image

Crisp at the edges, soft at the center and filled scallions and other vegetables, these irresistible, comforting pancakes (adapted from Sohui Kim of Insa and the Good Fork restaurants in Brooklyn) make for a quick dinner that you can throw together on any given weeknight. It's extremely forgiving, so feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Ms. Kim recommends finely shredded raw vegetables, or even leftover cooked vegetables. And if you don't have the bandwidth to make a dipping sauce, a drizzle of soy sauce and squirt of Sriracha adds verve without any work. Serve pajeon by itself or topped with a fried egg or two, if you want to add protein.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, weekday, pancakes, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup potato starch (or 1/4 cup each white rice flour and cornstarch)
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup ice water
1 large egg
1/4 cup finely chopped kimchi
4 cups finely chopped or grated mixed vegetables (carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, kale, whatever you've got)
4 scallions, cut into 2-inch-long sections and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons grapeseed or peanut oil, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger or garlic (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, plus more to taste
Pinch of granulated sugar

Steps:

Prepare the pancakes: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, potato starch, salt and baking powder.
In a medium bowl, combine water, egg and kimchi. Whisk kimchi mixture into flour mixture, and whisk until smooth. Fold in vegetables and about three-quarters of the scallions. (Save the rest for garnish.)
In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Scoop 1/4 cup portions of batter into the skillet, as many as will fit while not touching, flatten, and fry until dark golden on the bottom, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue to fry until other side is browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with a little more salt. Continue with remaining batter.
Before serving, make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, vinegar, ginger or garlic (if using), sesame oil and sugar. Sprinkle sliced scallion over pancakes, and serve with dipping sauce on the side.