Kimchi Pancake (Kimchijeon)
Appetizer, Korean, Side Dish

Kimchi Pancake (Kimchijeon)

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This vegan-friendly kimchi pancake is made with a simple batter made from flour, vegan kimchi and vegetables. Nutritious and simple to make!

Kimchi pancake is one of the easiest dishes to make and is absolutely flavour-packed and nutritious from the added vegetables. You can have this as a snack and also pair this with your lunch or dinner as the perfect side dish.

The Korean name for kimchi pancakes are called Kimchi Buchimgae or Kimchijeon. The history of how kimchi came about was deeper compared to the actual dish itself – During the Silla dynasty (57 BC – AD 935), kimchi became widespread and prevalent as Buddhism caught on and encouraged a vegetarian diet. Who would have thought?

For my other kimchi recipes, you can check out my: Spicy Kimchi Udon, Vegan Kimchi Grilled Cheese Sandwich, and Vegan Korean Army Stew.

Traditionally, meat is also often added to the pancakes but today we’ll be making a vegan version packed with veggies and herbs. You can make these pancakes easily with any leftover vegetables at home, flour and a good quality vegan kimchi. One of the key components of flavour is also adding the kimchi brine along with the kimchi that elevates the sourness and spice to another level.

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Kimchi Pancake (Kimchijeon)

This vegan-friendly kimchi pancake is made with a simple batter made from flour, vegan kimchi and vegetables. Nutritious and simple to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: korean, pancakes
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flour`
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 cup vegan kimchi
  • 1 tbsp kimchi juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup carrot thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup baby corn thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks spring onions
  • oil for frying

Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp mirin
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  • Combine dry ingredients together first. Add in kimchi, kimchi juice, vegetables and water. Give it a good mix.
  • Add some oil evenly to a pan and add in your kimchi pancake batter. Cook for a few minutes on one side and ensure that the pancake is not sticking to pan.
  • Fling your wrist and flip the pancake, letting it cook for a few minutes on the other side.
  • Mix together ingredients for the dipping sauce. Slice your pancake evenly and serve with the sauce!