Chewy and Delicious Dried Shredded Squid Pancakes: Perfect for Kids’ Snacks and Drinks!
Simple Dried Shredded Squid Pancake Recipe
Turn your common side dish, dried shredded squid (jinmi-chae), into a delightful savory pancake! These are perfect for a quick snack for kids or a tasty accompaniment to drinks when you’re craving something savory. Enjoy the chewy texture and sweet flavor!
Main Ingredients- Dried shredded squid (jinmi-chae) 80g
Pancake Batter Ingredients- 3 Tbsp flour (all-purpose or pancake mix)
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 pinch salt
For Frying- 3-4 Tbsp cooking oil
- 3 Tbsp flour (all-purpose or pancake mix)
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 pinch salt
For Frying- 3-4 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gently soak the dried shredded squid (80g, about 1 small package) in cold water for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened. Be careful not to soak for too long, as it might become too bland.
Step 2
While the squid is soaking, thinly julienne about 10g of green onion. This adds color and texture to the pancake. (Optional: You can omit this if you prefer.)
Step 3
Thinly julienne about 10g of carrot.
Step 4
Drain the softened dried shredded squid thoroughly in a sieve. Once the water is removed, use scissors to cut the squid into bite-sized pieces, roughly the same length as the julienned carrots.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine the drained dried shredded squid, julienned carrots, and chopped green onions.
Step 6
Now, let’s make the batter. Add 3 tablespoons of flour (or pancake mix), 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of water, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Mix everything well until combined.
Step 7
Once all the ingredients are well mixed with the batter, your dried shredded squid pancake mixture is ready! Now it’s time to cook them to perfection.
Step 8
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 3-4 tablespoons of cooking oil. Scoop the squid mixture by the tablespoonful and drop them onto the hot pan, forming small, flat pancakes. Fry for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Be mindful of the heat as the squid can brown quickly, so adjust the flame as needed to prevent burning.
Step 9
Arrange the perfectly cooked dried shredded squid pancakes on a plate. You’ve now created delicious jinmi-chae pancakes, also known as jinmi-chae jeon! Their sweet and chewy texture makes them a fantastic snack for children and a delightful accompaniment for drinks.
