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Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes Your New Favorite Snack

Delightful crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes (Yachaejeon) are a vibrant and flavorful snack, celebrating fresh vegetables and a simple soy dipping sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Flour Use gluten-free flour if necessary
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Adds crispiness
  • 3/4 cup Water For batter consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Adds color and warmth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder For leavening
For the Vegetables
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot Julienned
  • 1 medium Red Pepper Sliced
  • 1 cup Cabbage Finely chopped
  • 1 medium Hot Pepper Finely chopped
For Frying & Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for Frying For crispy finish
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Dipping sauce base
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Brings brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds For crunch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust for heat
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Adds fragrance

Equipment

  • Frying pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and chop the vegetables. Thinly slice green and red onions, julienne the carrot and red pepper, and finely chop cabbage and hot pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, turmeric, salt, and baking powder. Gradually whisk in water until the batter is smooth and thick.
  3. In another bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and chili flakes to create the dipping sauce.
  4. Heat a frying pan over medium heat with oil until shimmering.
  5. Spoon the vegetable batter into the pan and cook each pancake for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Continue cooking the remaining batter, adding oil as needed, and keep cooked pancakes warm.
  7. Serve warm with the dipping sauce and garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pancakesCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the batter just before cooking for optimal crispiness. Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking. Serve immediately for best texture.

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