Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes (Yachaejeon)
Crispy Korean vegetable pancakes (Yachaejeon) are savory delight, packed with fresh veggies and easy to make.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 pancakes
Calories 491 kcal
mandoline
skillet
mixing bowl
Vegetables & Mix-ins
- 200 g zucchini
- 80-100 g carrot
- 2 fresh chilies (fingerlong chilies) optional
- 10-12 g onion thinly sliced
- 60-70 g green onion sliced
- 10 g dried shrimp optional
- 20 g Panko breadcrumbs
- 120 ml oil for frying
Pancake batter
- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g potato starch or cornstarch
- 2 g baking powder
- 3 g kosher salt
- 300 ml ice water
Dipping sauce
- 30 ml soy sauce
- 15 ml vinegar either rice wine or white vinegar
- 10 ml water
- 6 g toasted sesame seeds
Preparation
Thinly shred zucchini, carrots, and chilies with a mandoline or knife. Cut onions and green onions into thin slices. Thinner cuts cook more evenly in the batter.
Place sliced vegetables in a large bowl. If using dried shrimp, finely chop or blend it in a mini food processor, then add to the vegetable mixture in a bowl.
Sprinkle in flour, potato starch, baking powder, and salt. Pour in ice-cold water and mix until the vegetables are evenly coated. The batter should be light but hold together. Sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs over the mixture and toss briefly.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick or well-seasoned skillet over medium heat. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan, spreading it thinly and evenly. A thickness of about ⅜ inch ensures crispiness.
Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until the edges set and the surface looks dry. Add more oil as needed. Gently rotate with a spatula for even browning and to prevent sticking. Flip when golden brown and cook another 2-3 minutes until both sides are crispy and golden brown.
Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 491kcal
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