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Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes for a Healthy Delight

Delicious Korean Vegetable Pancakes that are customizable, vegan, and gluten-free, perfect for appetizers or main courses.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tbsp Corn Starch or Potato Starch
  • 1 tsp Salt or black salt
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder optional
  • 1 cup Room Temperature Water adjust for desired thickness
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Zucchini sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 cup Sweet Potato shredded or cut into matchsticks
  • 1 cup Carrot cut into matchsticks or grated
  • 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
  • 3 stalks Scallions (Green Onions) chopped or sliced thinly
For Frying and Dipping
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil for frying
  • to taste Dipping Sauce Soy Sauce, Water, Vinegar, Sugar, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Non-Stick Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, corn starch, salt, and turmeric. Mix well with a whisk to ensure there are no lumps. Gradually pour in room temperature water, stirring continuously until you achieve a thick, smooth batter.
  2. Once your batter is ready, incorporate the prepared vegetables (zucchini, sweet potato, carrot, onion, and scallions) into the batter and gently fold until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add a generous amount of neutral oil, ensuring the pan is well-coated.
  4. Spoon a ladleful of batter onto the hot pan, spreading it out into a thin circle. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the edges look dry and the underside is golden brown.
  5. Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, checking for a crispy and golden exterior.
  6. Remove the cooked pancake from the pan and place it on a cooling rack or plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the pan is well-heated and avoid overcrowding. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks in the fridge.

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