Crispy Kimchi Pancakes
Golden, savory pancakes packed with spicy kimchi and scallions, served with a tangy soy dipping sauce. This Korean-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 25 minutes, layers kimchi, all-purpose flour, water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, finely chopped kimchi
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (for dipping) soy sauce
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 cup kimchi, finely chopped, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup rice flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 green onions, thinly sliced. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Step 2: Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in 1/2 cup of the kimchi batter and spread into a 6-inch circle.
- Step 3: Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Step 4: Transfer to a plate and serve immediately with 1/4 cup soy sauce for dipping.






