East Asian, Lite Bite Vegetarian

Pajeon (Korea)

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

150 g. All-purpose Flour
240 ml. Cold Water
1 Egg
1 tsp. Salt
200 g. Scallions, Cut into 5 Cm Lengths
60 ml. Vegetable Oil for Frying
60 ml. Soy Sauce
30 ml. Rice Vinegar
15 ml. Honey Or Sugar
1 Garlic Clove, Finely Minced
1 tsp. Sesame Oil
1 tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds
½ tsp. Red Chili Flakes (Optional)

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, water, egg, and salt to form a batter. The consistency should be similar to that of a thin pancake or crepe batter.

Add the cut scallions to the batter and stir to combine.

Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Pour in the batter, spreading the scallions evenly with a spatula.

Cook for about 4-5 minutes, until the bottom of the pancake is golden brown and crispy. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

While the pancake is cooking, make the dipping sauce. Combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or sugar), minced garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and red chili flakes (if using) in a bowl. Stir until the honey or sugar is dissolved.

Once the pancake is done, cut it into bite-sized pieces. Serve hot, with the dipping sauce on the side.