**Kimchi Jeon (Kimchi Patty): A Savory Korean Pancake Treat**
Kimchi jeon, also known as kimchi pancake or kimchi patty, is a delightful Korean savory pancake that showcases the vibrant flavors of fermented kimchi. This delectable dish is a popular street food and home-cooked meal, enjoyed for its crispy exterior, tender interior, and burst of kimchi goodness. Made with a simple batter of flour, eggs, and kimchi, kimchi jeon is a versatile dish that can be customized with various ingredients such as vegetables, seafood, and meat. It's typically served with a dipping sauce, such as soy sauce or a spicy sauce, and can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With its unique texture and flavor, kimchi jeon is a must-try for anyone looking to explore Korean cuisine.
KIMCHIJEON (KIMCHI PANCAKES)
Steps:
- Thinly slice the kimchi, about 1/2-inch thick. Cut the scallions into about 2-inch pieces. If the white part is thick, cut in half lengthwise. Thinly slice the onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour (or pancake mix) with the liquid from kimchi, the optional gochujang/gochugaru and egg, and water, a little bite at a time. Start with dissolving the gochujang with water, and mix everything together. Do not over mix.
- Add a little more water if the batter is too thick. The batter should flow easily from a spoon.
- Stir in the kimchi, scallions, onion and the optional protein of your choice.
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Ladle the mixture into the pan, and spread it evenly into a thin round shape. Cook until the edges turn light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn it over, and add more oil to the sides of the pan. Gently swirl the pan to distribute the oil under the pancakes. Press the pancake down with a spatula. Cook until the other side is nicely browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Repeat the process until there is no remaining batter. Serve hot with a dipping sauce, if desired.
KIMCHI JUN (KIMCHI PANCAKE) AND DIPPING SAUCE
These Korean-style pancakes are served spicy, not sweet. They're great for getting rid of overly-fermented kimchi!
Provided by Adine Lee
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir together the kimchi, kimchi juice, flour, eggs, and green onion in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Using about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, pour into skillet, spreading as thin as possible. Cook pancakes until set and lightly browned, turning once, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Season to taste with salt.
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili pepper flakes, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with the pancakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 549.5 mg, Sugar 1 g
KIMCHIJEON (KIMCHI PANCAKE)
At Pyeong Chang Tofu House in Oakland, Calif., Young S. Kim's golden kimchijeon are a revelation. Tart with pungent kimchi, the pancakes are both satisfyingly chewy and shatteringly crisp. At the Tofu House, where Mrs. Kim turns 1,400 pounds of Napa cabbage into kimchi each month, her homemade kimchi is the secret to her kimchijeon's unsurpassed flavor. Use the most flavorful traditionally prepared kimchi you can find - it'll make all the difference in this simple recipe. This version, adapted from Mrs. Kim's original recipe, comes together quickly: Just combine kimchi and its juice with a few dry ingredients into a simple batter, then fry it in a cast-iron skillet into a mouth-watering pancake. Serve it to a crowd as an appetizer, or eat it on its own as a filling meal.
Provided by Samin Nosrat
Categories dinner, lunch, snack, finger foods, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 2 (10-inch) pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine ponzu sauce, sesame seeds and scallion. Set aside.
- Prepare the pancakes: In a large bowl, whisk together potato starch, flour, garlic powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Dice kimchi into 1/2-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, stir together kimchi and kimchi juice, scallions, gochujang, sugar, fish sauce and 1/2 cup water. Add kimchi mixture to flour mixture, and stir to combine.
- Set a 10-inch cast-iron pan over medium heat. When it's hot, add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. When oil shimmers, add half the batter, and spread from the center out to the edges of the pan. After about 1 minute, once you sense the pancake is setting, use a thin metal spatula to make sure pancake is not sticking. When the bottom of the pancake is brown and the top fades from glossy to matte, after another 30 to 60 seconds, carefully flip the pancake using the metal spatula. (Alternatively, slide the pancake onto a rimless plate, and flip it back into the pan.) Continue cooking for another 60 to 90 seconds on second side until set, then carefully slide pancake onto a plate.
- Use remaining oil and batter to make a second pancake. Cut into wedges, and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Tips:
- Use fresh kimchi. Fresh kimchi has a more vibrant flavor and texture than old kimchi. If you can't find fresh kimchi, you can make your own with a kimchi starter culture.
- Don't overcook the kimchi. Kimchi should be cooked until it is slightly softened, but still has some crunch. Overcooked kimchi will become mushy and lose its flavor.
- Serve kimchi jun with a dipping sauce. A simple dipping sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil is a great way to add extra flavor to kimchi jun.
- Kimchi jun can be made ahead of time. Cooked kimchi jun can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat it in a pan over medium heat until it is warmed through.
Conclusion:
Kimchi jun is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover kimchi and is also a good source of probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health. With its unique flavor and texture, kimchi jun is a dish that everyone should try.
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