Crispy and Savory Dried Shrimp and Scallion Pancake
How to Make Dried Shrimp and Scallion Pancake: Perfect Makgeolli Snack, Kids’ Snack, Late-Night Treat Menu
Let’s make a delicious and crispy dried shrimp and scallion pancake.
Ingredients- 1 cup dried small shrimp (bori saeu)
- 5 stalks scallions (green onions)
- 2 cups pancake mix (buchim garu)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to make a dried shrimp and scallion pancake that’s wonderfully crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and most importantly, bursting with the savory flavor of dried shrimp. It’s the perfect snack to enjoy with a glass of makgeolli (Korean rice wine), and it’s also a popular nutritious snack for kids!
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the scallions. Trim the root ends of the scallions. For the thicker parts, make 2-3 slits along the white part of the stalk. This technique makes it much easier to roll the scallions and slice them thinly into matchsticks. Slicing them thinly helps to bring out their natural sweetness and improves the texture.
Step 3
See how neatly the scallions are sliced after making the slits and rolling them up? They look like delicate petals, don’t they? When sliced this way, the scallions spread evenly when cooking the pancake, making it look even more appetizing.
Step 4
Now it’s time to prepare the dried shrimp, which will add depth to our scallion pancake. It’s a good idea to lightly rinse the dried shrimp under water to remove any impurities. The rich umami flavor from the dried shrimp will elevate the overall taste of the pancake.
Step 5
Alright, let’s make the delicious batter! In a bowl, combine 2 cups of pancake mix and 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Add a pinch of salt to season. Gradually add 1/2 cup of cold water while mixing until you reach the desired batter consistency. The batter shouldn’t be too thin or too thick; it should be pourable enough to spread on the pan. Feel free to adjust the amount of water to get the perfect consistency.
Step 6
Heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Mix the thinly sliced scallions and dried shrimp into the prepared batter. Pour the batter thinly onto the hot pan. Cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides, flipping occasionally. Make sure to cook it long enough so that the edges are crisp and the inside is fully cooked.
Step 7
Voila! Your delicious dried shrimp and scallion pancake is ready. It’s wonderfully crispy and savory on the outside, with a moist interior where the scallions and dried shrimp create a perfect harmony. Enjoy this fantastic pancake as the ultimate snack with makgeolli when you’re craving something, or as a delightful treat for the kids!
