Aromatic Water Parsley and Dried Shrimp Pancake
Fragrant and Delicious Water Parsley and Dried Shrimp Pancake
This pancake is made generously with fresh water parsley and dried shrimp for an incredibly delicious taste! The crisp exterior and chewy interior, combined with the refreshing aroma of water parsley and the savory depth of dried shrimp, make it a perfect side dish or a wonderful accompaniment to makgeolli (Korean rice wine).
Pancake Ingredients
- 100g Water Parsley (leaf part only)
- 1/2 Onion
- 1 Korean Chili Pepper (Cheongyang Pepper)
- 1 generous handful Dried Shrimp
- 1 Mini Bell Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Potato Starch
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 2 pinches Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the pancake batter. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of potato starch, 3 tablespoons of water, and 2 pinches of salt. Whisk until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. The batter should be pourable but not too thin. You can substitute potato starch with pancake mix, all-purpose flour, or tempura flour if you have them on hand. Prepare the water parsley by washing it thoroughly, removing the stems, and chopping the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the other ingredients. Thinly slice the onion. The Korean chili pepper will add a nice kick of spice. Dried shrimp are key for that savory umami flavor, so don’t be shy with them! The mini bell pepper adds a touch of color. Add the sliced onion, chopped chili pepper, dried shrimp, and mini bell pepper to a bowl. Pour the prepared batter over the ingredients and mix everything together thoroughly so that all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 3
Gently mix and combine all the ingredients with the batter until well coated. This ensures each bite of the pancake will be flavorful and hold together nicely.
Step 4
Finely mince the Korean chili pepper and julienne the mini bell pepper. (If you have already chopped and mixed these in the previous step, you can skip this. However, if you prefer a finer chop for better texture, consider doing this.)
Step 5
It’s time to cook the delicious pancake! Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, pour in the batter. Let it cook undisturbed until the bottom is golden brown and the edges start to look crispy and firm. You’ll know it’s ready to flip when it moves easily in the pan.
Step 6
Once one side is nicely browned, carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side until it’s also golden and crisp. When both sides are perfectly cooked and look appetizing, it’s done! See how easy it is? Serve immediately while warm for the best experience of a crispy outside and chewy inside. Enjoy your delicious homemade pancake!
