Crispy Korean Scallion Pancakes (Print Version)
Golden crispy pancakes with scallions and vegetables, served with tangy dipping sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Batter
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons rice flour
03 - 1 cup cold water
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
07 - 1/2 cup julienned carrots
08 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
→ Optional Add-ins
09 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
10 - 1/2 cup seafood mix, chopped
11 - 1/4 cup kimchi, chopped
→ For Frying
12 - 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Dipping Sauce
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
17 - 1 teaspoon finely chopped scallion
18 - 1/2 teaspoon gochugaru or red pepper flakes
# How-To:
01 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, rice flour, salt, egg, and cold water in a large bowl until completely smooth.
02 - Gently fold scallions, carrots, onion, and any optional add-ins into the batter until evenly distributed.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Pour about one-quarter of the batter into the skillet, spreading it into a thin, even round. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bottom is golden and crispy.
05 - Carefully flip the pancake and cook another 2-3 minutes until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
06 - Continue with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed between pancakes.
07 - Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, chopped scallion, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Mix until sugar dissolves.
08 - Slice pancakes into wedges and serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in under thirty minutes even on your most exhausted weeknights
- The dipping sauce creates that perfect balance of tangy and savory that keeps you reaching for just one more wedge
02 -
- Cold water is non negotiable for achieving the proper texture
- Spreading the batter thin creates more crispy surface area which is everyone favorite part anyway
03 -
- A cast iron skillet holds heat beautifully and creates the most even golden crust
- Letting the batter rest for ten minutes before cooking develops better texture