Best Korean Pancakes Pa Jun Recipes

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KOREAN PANCAKES WITH SCALLIONS (PA JUN)



Korean Pancakes with Scallions (Pa Jun) image

Savory pancakes are customary to serve as an appetizer, a side dish or a snack. Serve with a dipping sauce which can be mild or spicy. (Or, try them for breakfast as an alternative to sweet pancakes!)

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c water
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
3 Tbsp oil (for cooking)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix ingredients and let stand for about 10 minutes. (The batter should be a little bit runnier than American pancake batter.)
  • 2. Spray medium pan with spray or add 1 teaspoon of oil, heat. Pour about 3/4 cup batter to fill the pan in a thin layer.
  • 3. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until set and golden brown on the bottom.
  • 4. Flip pancakes and finish by cooking 1 to 2 more minutes, adding more oil if necessary. Put on plate in warm oven and continue with the rest of the batter.
  • 5. Cut pancakes into wedges. Serve with either soy sauce, a spicy or mild dipping sauce - or all 3!

KOREAN SCALLION PANCAKES -- PA JUN



Korean Scallion Pancakes -- Pa Jun image

Korea is not officially part of the Silk Road, but East-West trade extended there, and as a result, Korea's cuisine influenced and was influenced by the travelers on the Silk Road. Pa Jun is a Korean pancake that can be served as a snack, appetizer, or side dish and is commonly found in Korean street markets. It's a crispy scallion pancake that is chewy and moist on the inside, with fillings of carrots, mung beans and seafood. Today you can find it made in many different variations in most Korean restaurants, where it is served as a starter with a dipping sauce. Though Pa Jun is typically made with a pancake like batter, my Pa Jun is gluten free, made with rice flour. It's speckled with zucchini and carrots and served with a ginger-soy dipping sauce--all together, a sure recipe for no leftovers. These pancakes can be eaten alone without the dipping sauce, just make sure to add some salt to taste to the batter.

Provided by Vegetarian Hostess

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup rice flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
5 scallions, green parts only, cut into 3-inch lengths on the bias
1 medium carrot, grated
1 small zucchini, trimmed and grated
3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or 3 tablespoons regular soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the flour, eggs and 1 tablespoon of the oil with the water until a smooth batter is formed. Stir in the scallions, carrot, and zucchini and mix to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the rice flour to swell.
  • Coat the bottom of an 8-inch nonstick skillet with the remaining oil. Set over medium heat. When the pan is hot, ladle in about a quarter of the batter and spread it out into a circle, tilting the pan slightly to spread it evenly. Cook for about 8 minutes, or until the bottom is browned and you see holes in the pancake. With a spatula, flip the pancake and press firmly on the top to squeeze out any remaining batter that is not cooked.
  • Cook for another 8 minutes, or until the batter is cooked thoroughly and the pancake is browned. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, vinegar, ginger, red pepper flakes and sugar.
  • Cut the pancakes into small triangles and serve with the 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

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

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.

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

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



Korean Pancakes image

Categories     Bean     Side     Fry     Vegetarian     Hot Pepper     Carrot     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 main-course or 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For dipping sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
For pancakes
1 cup dried peeled (yellow) mung beans*
2 medium carrots
1 bunch scallions (white and pale green parts only)
1 (5-inch) fresh red chile, thinly sliced crosswise (2 tablespoons), including seeds
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 cup water
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Special Equipment
a Japanese Benriner** or other adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • Make dipping sauce:
  • Stir together all dipping-sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Make pancakes:
  • Rinse mung beans in a sieve under cold running water until water runs clear. Cover beans with cold water by 2 inches in a bowl and soak, chilled, at least 2 hours.
  • Cut carrots into thin matchsticks, preferably using slicer.Halve scallions lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces. Combine carrots, scallions, chile, and garlic in a large bowl.
  • Drain mung beans and purée with water in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Add eggs, flour, and salt and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour mixture over vegetables in bowl and stir with a flexible spatula. (Batter will be thick.)
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy nonstick skillet (at least 8 inches across bottom) over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then swirl to coat. Stir batter, then ladle 1 cup batter into skillet, pressing down lightly with a large spatula to flatten and evenly distribute vegetables, to make an 8-inch pancake (less than 1/2 inch thick). Cook until edges begin to bubble and turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes, then turn over with spatula and cook until other side is golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer pancake to paper towels to drain. Make 3 more pancakes in same manner, stacking them (after draining briefly) if desired. Transfer pancakes, 1 at a time, to a cutting board and cut each into 6 wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature with dipping sauce.

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