Perfect Tuna Kimchi Pancake: A Delicious and Savory Recipe
How to Make the Best Tuna Kimchi Pancake
The combination of savory tuna and tangy kimchi creates an incredibly satisfying meal. Today, we’re making Tuna Kimchi Pancake! This dish is a wonderful choice for a side dish or a delightful snack, and this recipe ensures you can create it at home with ease, achieving a professional-quality taste.
Ingredients- 1/4 head of well-fermented kimchi, finely chopped (approx. 200g)
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 2.5 Tbsp pancake mix (approx. 35g)
- 100ml water
- 1 egg
- Cooking oil, for frying
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Aim for about 0.5-1 cm in size, as larger pieces might take longer to cook. Adding a little bit of kimchi juice will enhance the flavor and seasoning.
Step 2
Drain the oil thoroughly from the canned tuna. Excess oil can make the pancake greasy. Add the drained tuna to the chopped kimchi and gently mix them together.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the batter. Crack one egg into a bowl. Add the 2.5 tablespoons of pancake mix and 100ml of cold water. Whisk everything together with a whisk or spoon until well combined and smooth, ensuring there are no lumps of flour. The batter should be slightly thick; too thin and it will be difficult to handle, too thick and it might be dense. Pour this batter into the bowl with the kimchi and tuna mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and generously add cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it out thinly. It’s important to make it thin so it cooks through evenly. When the bottom side turns golden brown, carefully flip the pancake with a spatula and cook the other side until equally golden and crisp. Cooking it slowly will ensure a wonderfully crispy texture.
Step 5
Once both sides are beautifully golden brown and cooked through, your delicious Tuna Kimchi Pancake is ready! Enjoy it while warm, savoring the rich flavors of kimchi and tuna. It’s also excellent served with a side of soy-based dipping sauce.
