Golden Ratio! Super Crispy Kimchi Pancake Recipe (Great for Kids, Late Night Snacks, or with Drinks)
Crispy Kimchi Pancake with a Perfect Ratio! Using Aged Kimchi – Ideal for Kids, Late Night Snacks, and Drinks!
Achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior with this easy-to-follow Kimchi Pancake recipe. With just well-fermented kimchi, you can create a satisfying meal or a delightful appetizer.
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 head of aged kimchi (well-fermented)
- 1/2 onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to make an incredibly delicious Kimchi Pancake that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. With simple ingredients, you can create a wonderful dish, so follow along step by step.
Step 2
The key to a great Kimchi Pancake is its crispiness! To make it extra crispy and delicious, we’ll use a 1:1 ratio of pancake mix and all-purpose flour. While using only pancake mix is tasty, combining it with all-purpose flour will give you a much richer flavor and a satisfyingly crunchy texture.
Step 3
Thinly slice the onion. In a mixing bowl, combine the pancake mix and all-purpose flour. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and a pinch of salt. (Adjust the salt based on the kimchi’s saltiness.) Gradually add the 1 cup of water while whisking until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. If the batter seems too thick, add a little more water; if it’s too thin, add a bit more flour until you achieve your desired consistency. (It should be slightly thinner than pancake batter.)
Step 4
Kimchi is already seasoned, and the flour and pancake mix also contain some salt, so taste the batter and adjust the final seasoning accordingly. If your kimchi is particularly sour, you can add a little extra sugar.
Step 5
Now, heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Ladle some batter onto the hot pan and spread it thinly. Place kimchi on top, then gently cover it with a bit more batter. Cook on medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides and the edges are delightfully crispy. Be careful not to use heat that’s too high, as this can burn the outside while leaving the inside undercooked.
Step 6
Wow! Your wonderfully appetizing Kimchi Pancake is ready! Enjoy this perfect pancake that’s crispy outside and tender inside. It’s an excellent choice for kids’ snacks, a satisfying late-night treat, or a perfect accompaniment to a cold drink!
