Fermented Kimchi Pancakes with Spicy-Sour Dipping Sauce

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Crispy pan-fried Korean pancakes made with tangy fermented kimchi and served with a bright, spicy, and sour soy dipping sauce. This Korean-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers kimchi, all-purpose flour, cold 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 220 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup chopped kimchi with juice, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cold water, and 1 large egg. Stir until a smooth batter forms, then fold in 2 sliced green onions.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour half the batter into the pan, spreading evenly to form a 7-inch pancake. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the pancake carefully and cook for another 3 minutes until the other side is golden and the pancake is cooked through. Repeat with remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil and batter.
  4. Step 4: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp gochugaru, 1 tsp sesame seeds, and 1 tsp honey until well combined.
  5. Step 5: Serve the kimchi pancakes hot with the spicy-sour dipping sauce on the side.

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