Pan-Fried Korean Kimchi Pancakes with Scallions

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Savory and spicy kimchi pancakes pan-fried until crispy on the edges, studded with scallions for freshness. This Korean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 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 280 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Korean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup chopped kimchi with its juice, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cold water, 3 thinly sliced scallions, and 1 large beaten egg; stir until a batter forms.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly to form a 7-inch pancake; cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook for an additional 4 minutes until the other side is golden and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Remove pancake to a cutting board and cut into wedges.
  6. Step 6: For dipping sauce, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
  7. Step 7: Serve the kimchi pancakes hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

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