Savory & Spicy Tuna Kimchi Pancake: An Easy Recipe for Beginners
The Ultimate Snack at Home! The Perfect Match of Kimchi and Tuna, Tuna Kimchi Pancake
Got some slightly sour kimchi and a can of tuna? You’re all set for a fantastic snack! Today, we’ll make a Tuna Kimchi Pancake that’s perfectly spicy from the kimchi and wonderfully savory from the tuna. Whether it’s freshly made kimchi or kimchi that’s ripened to a pleasant tang, it tastes amazing when made into a pancake. If you have leftover kimchi from making kimchi, try using this recipe to enjoy it deliciously. It’s perfect as a side dish for rice or as a snack with makgeolli!
Ingredients- 1.5 cups Kimchi, finely chopped
- 1 can Tuna, with oil
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Pancake Mix (Buchim Garu)
- 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Kimchi Brine
- Vegetable Oil, for frying
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The key to a delicious Tuna Kimchi Pancake lies in good kimchi and flavorful tuna! Don’t drain the oil from the canned tuna; using it directly will enhance the overall richness of the pancake. Since the tuna is already delicious enough to be mixed with rice, using it as is guarantees a great taste.
Step 2
Finely chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. It’s best to chop it so that there’s still some texture, rather than making it too fine. Mixing pancake mix and all-purpose flour in a 2:1 ratio will result in an extra crispy and delicious kimchi pancake.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the chopped kimchi and canned tuna. Add the pre-mixed pancake mix and flour, and stir well to combine everything evenly.
Step 4
Once the ingredients are somewhat mixed, crack in the egg and pour in the kimchi brine. If you don’t have enough kimchi brine, add water until you reach the desired batter consistency. The batter should be thick enough to spread easily on the pan but not too watery or too stiff.
Step 5
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of vegetable oil. Ladle the batter onto the hot pan to form your desired pancake size. Once the edges begin to turn golden brown, carefully flip the pancake using a spatula. Cook until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
Once both sides are perfectly golden brown and cooked through, your delicious Tuna Kimchi Pancake is ready! The combination of spicy kimchi and savory tuna looks absolutely appetizing.
Step 7
While you can add seafood like squid or shrimp if you wish, using just tuna results in a wonderfully flavorful pancake on its own. This recipe highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients for a clean and tasty result.
Step 8
Tuna Kimchi Pancakes are best enjoyed hot off the pan! A warm pancake paired with a cold glass of makgeolli is a match made in heaven. Enjoy your delicious creation!
