Super Simple Zucchini and Crab Stick Pancake: Perfect for Kids’ Meals and Quick Snacks!
How to Make Zucchini and Crab Stick Pancakes – A Simple Side Dish for Children
This Zucchini and Crab Stick Pancake is a delightful dish that’s perfect as a side for kids, a quick meal for busy days, or even a simple accompaniment to your favorite drinks. It’s incredibly easy to make and uses minimal ingredients. Enjoy a satisfying and flavorful bite!
Main Ingredients- 1 medium zucchini
- 5 sticks of imitation crab meat (kani/surimi sticks, approx. 100g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the zucchini. Wash it thoroughly, then thinly julienne it into about 0.5 cm thick strips using a mandoline or a knife. Cutting them too thick can prolong cooking time and affect the texture.
Step 2
Next, prepare the imitation crab sticks. Shred them finely by hand or chop them with a knife into pieces similar in size to the julienned zucchini. Avoid shredding them too finely, as this can reduce the pleasant chewiness.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the julienned zucchini and the shredded crab sticks. Add 3 tablespoons of pancake mix (buchim garu). Gently mix with your hands until the dry mix evenly coats the ingredients.
Step 4
Now, add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce for an extra layer of umami. If you don’t have fish sauce, soy sauce or Yeondu (a Korean soup soy sauce) can be used as alternatives. Mix again to ensure it’s well incorporated.
Step 5
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients and seasonings together. Avoid overmixing; just combine until the ingredients start to bind slightly. This creates a perfect batter consistency. If the batter seems too thick, you can add a tiny bit of water.
Step 6
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the hot pan, shaping them into small, flat pancakes. Cook over medium heat to ensure they cook through evenly without burning.
Step 7
Once the bottom side is golden brown and slightly crispy, carefully flip the pancakes. Cook the other side until it’s also golden brown and beautifully cooked. Your delicious zucchini and crab stick pancakes are ready once both sides are nicely browned!
Step 8
Serve the freshly cooked pancakes warm on a plate. For an enhanced flavor experience, try dipping them in a sweet and sour soy sauce mixture (cho-ganjang) or a spicy Sriracha sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with both children and adults!
