Seafood and Chive Pancake
Crispy Mini Seafood and Chive Pancake for One
This recipe is perfect for using up leftover chives and green onions. Enjoy a crispy mini seafood and chive pancake that’s great as a side dish or a light snack. It’s designed for a single serving, making it ideal for one person or as a shareable appetizer for two. Experience the delightful crunch and savory seafood flavor!
Main Ingredients- 7 stalks green onions (about 10-15cm long)
- 100g chives
- 1/4 onion
- 1/2 green chili pepper
- 1/2 red chili pepper
- 4 cocktail shrimp
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Batter Ingredients- 1 Tbsp pancake mix
- 1 Tbsp tempura flour
- 1/2 Tbsp potato starch
- 1/2 Tbsp dried shrimp powder (for umami and flavor)
- 1/3 Tbsp fish sauce (for savory taste)
- 4 Tbsp cold water
- 1 Tbsp pancake mix
- 1 Tbsp tempura flour
- 1/2 Tbsp potato starch
- 1/2 Tbsp dried shrimp powder (for umami and flavor)
- 1/3 Tbsp fish sauce (for savory taste)
- 4 Tbsp cold water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash and prepare all your ingredients. Thinly slice the onion. Seed the red and green chili peppers and slice them thinly. Cut the chives and green onions into about 3-4cm lengths. For the cocktail shrimp, chop them into 2-3 pieces each for a better texture when eating.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the pancake mix, tempura flour, potato starch, and dried shrimp powder. Mix well to create the base of your batter. The dried shrimp powder will add a rich, seafood-like umami flavor.
Step 3
Add the fish sauce for an extra savory kick and pour in the cold water. Whisk until you have a thin, pourable batter. A thinner batter is key to achieving a crispy pancake.
Step 4
Now, add the prepared vegetables and shrimp to the batter. Gently toss everything together to coat. It’s important that the amount of ingredients is greater than the amount of batter to ensure each component’s texture and flavor shines through.
Step 5
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Pour the batter into the hot pan and quickly spread it out thinly and evenly. Tilt the pan to help the batter flow and cover the surface.
Step 6
Once the batter is spread, arrange a few slices of red chili pepper on top for a beautiful visual appeal and added flavor.
Step 7
When the bottom side is golden brown and crispy, carefully flip the pancake. Drizzle a little more oil around the edges of the pancake after flipping. Let it cook for about 30 seconds without pressing to maintain crispiness, then gently press down. Moving the pan around occasionally so the pancake slides will help it cook more evenly and become even crispier.
Step 8
Flip it one more time and cook for another 30 seconds until golden and crispy. Ensure both sides are beautifully browned and crisp to complete your delicious seafood and chive pancake.
Step 9
Your delicious seafood and chive pancake is ready, filling your kitchen with a wonderful aroma! The red chili peppers add a lovely splash of color. This portion is perfect for one person, or as a satisfying side dish for two. Enjoy the crispy exterior, tender interior, plump shrimp, and the hint of spicy chili that keeps every bite exciting.
