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korean inspired pancake vegan recipe

Korean Inspired Pancake With Maple & Kimchi

Full of flavour, this Korean inspired pancake (pajeon) is made with kimchi, gochujjang and spring onions. It's packed with flavour and perfect for a savoury pancake recipe. You can use discarded sourdough starter for the batter also.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 2 People

Ingredients
  

FOR THE BATTER

  • 2 spring onions sliced into thin strips
  • 4 radishes sliced
  • 150 g plain flour
  • 165 ml lukewarm water
  • 1/4 tsp of bicarbonate soda

For the Dressing (Will Serve Both Pancakes)

  • 1 tsp pure Canadian maple syrup preferably amber syrup for its rich taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang or use a hot chilli paste
  • A splash of tamari or soy sauce

For Frying Each Pancake

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce

Top Each Pancake With

  • 1-2 spring onions chopped finely
  • 2 tbsp Kimchi

Instructions
 

  • Start by mixing the batter together and set to one side
  • Heat sesame oil and tamari in a pan (a skillet pan or non-stick pan works best)
  • Slice the spring onions and radish then add to the hot pan of sesame oil, fry for a few minutes
  • Pour in a ladle full of the batter and slowly move the mix around the pan until it’s covered the base and formed a circular shape
  • Once little bubbles appear on the top, flip over and fry on the other side for 3 minutes

TO MAKE THE DRESSING

  • Mix 1 tsp pure Canadian maple syrup, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp gochujang and a splash of tamari in a small bowl and set aside

TO SERVE

  • Plate and drizzle the dressing over the pancake (keep any extra sauce for dipping), add the kimchi and spring onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds (optional) and enjoy!

Notes

You want the batter thin enough that it can spread around the pan, you may need to add a dash more water if it is too thick.