**Korean Green Onion Shrimp Pancakes with Vinegar Dipping Sauce: A Crispy and Flavorful Delicacy**
Korean green onion shrimp pancakes, also known as haemul pajeon, are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These savory pancakes feature a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior, packed with succulent shrimp, aromatic green onions, and a hint of garlic. Served with a tangy vinegar dipping sauce, these pancakes make for a perfect appetizer, main course, or snack. This article provides two variations of the recipe: a classic version and a kimchi version that adds a spicy and tangy twist. Both recipes are easy to follow and offer a delightful culinary experience.
KOREAN SEAFOOD AND GREEN ONION PANCAKES (HAEMUL PAJEON)
Learn how to make "Haemul Pajeon" (Korean seafood and green onion pancakes). It is a perfect crowd pleaser with any Korean meal and it is so easy to make!
Provided by Sue
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare a medium size bowl and add flour, cornstarch, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder and the icy cold water. Whisk it well. Transfer the pancake batter into a measuring jug (for easier pouring).
- Preheat the frying pan on high heat until the bottom of the pan is well heated. Add cooking oil (approx. 3 Tbsp) and ensure the oil is spread all the way around the pan. (Watch out for oil splash.)
- Wait until the temperature of the oil is ready to cook (about 1 minute). To check, drop a bit of pancake batter into the pan. If it sizzles, it is ready. Reduce the heat to medium high heat. Pour out the pancake batter (from step 1, use just less than half a cup) and spread it evenly and thinly around the pan.
- Place 6 green onion tops on the pancake batter parallel to each other and pour out a little bit of the pancake batter onto and between the green onions, filling the gaps. Reduce the heat to medium.
- Place some calamari, prawns and red chilies (optional) sparingly on top of the green onions.
- Use a spoon to drizzle half of the beaten egg over the top of pancake. While cooking, move the pancake in a circular motion from time to time, so the pancake doesn't get stuck to the pan.
- Turn the pancake over when you see the top of the pancake partially cooked. (This makes it easy to turn the pancake. It takes around 4 minutes). Add more cooking oil around the edges of the pancake circle if necessary to release. Press the pancake with the spatula a couple of times to sizzle and make it crispy. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the heat off and transfer onto a plate or a cutting board.
- Repeat step 2 to 7 for the remainder batter to use up the ingredients.
- Slice the pancake into bite size pieces. Serve it with Korean pancake sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 783 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 324 mg, Sodium 1773 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 41 g, ServingSize 1 serving
KOREAN GREEN ONION & SHRIMP PANCAKES WITH VINEGAR DIPPING SA
Wonderful Appetizer! You can also make these to take along on a picnic - keep in a cooler if you use shrimp or other meat or have them vegetarian. Try using left over chicken, vegetables or other meats. In Korea this is called "Pajon" and is a typical street vendor food. Use chopsticks or you fingers. This recipe was originally from Eating Well Magazine (1993)
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 Pancakes, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Dipping sauce: combine soy sauce, cilantro 1 chopped green onion, vinegar, sugar & sesame seeds. Leave at room temp or refrigerate.
- Pancakes: Beat 1 egg and 2 egg whites together with a fork.
- Whisk in the flour, 1 tbsp oil, and water.
- Batter should be smooth and medium thick.
- Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.
- Cooking the Pancakes:.
- Beat remaining eggs & egg whites.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet or a large non stick griddle, medium-low heat.
- Pour out approx 1/2 cup batter (6-8" circle).
- Lay 1 fourth of the shrimp on top of the pancake along with 1/4 of the green onions, carrots, zucchini, & chives.
- While the pancake is cooking spoon 1/4 of remaining batter over the pancake to fill the spaces between the veggies. After approx 3-5 minutes when the egg mixture has begun to set flip the pancake. Cook until browned pressing down quite hard with a wide spatula to ensure the batter cooks through. Repeat with remaining batter, shrimp & veggies.
- You may refrigerate the pancakes and serve cold or serve fresh at room temperature. To serve, cut the pancakes into wedges and serve with the dipping sauce on the side.
SEAFOOD & GREEN ONION PANCAKE (HAEMUL PA-JEON)
*Courtesy of Jordan Bourke & Rejina Pyo, authors of Our Korean Kitchen* "This dense, savory pancake makes a fantastic starter or sharing dish with everyone diving in with their chopsticks, mopping up some of the soy dipping sauce along the way. Extremely popular as a snack in Korea, you can make this dish your own with whatever selection of seafood you like. A plain green-onion version of this pancake, without any seafood, is also a very popular Korean dish, so feel free to leave out the fish if you prefer - just double the quantity of green onions." - from Jordan Bourke & Rejina Pyo, authors of Our Korean Kitchen (https://www.amazon.com/Our-Korean-Kitchen-Jordan-Bourke/dp/1681881861/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492790840&sr=8-1&keywords=Our+korean+kitchen)
Provided by Weldon Owen Publish
Categories Korean
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine all the dipping sauce ingredients together and set aside.
- Wash the seafood and drain. Place it in a bowl with half the crushed garlic, the sesame seeds, sesame seed oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flours with 1/4 teaspoon salt, add half the beaten egg and the remaining garlic, and slowly whisk in 2/3 cup ice-cold water. (Do not add in all the water at once, as you may not need the full amount.) The batter should be the consistency of thick pouring cream. If you are not using fish, add the garlic, salt, sesame seeds, and sesame seed oil straight into the batter.
- Place an 8 1/2-inch nonstick frying pan over medium heat, add the sunflower oil, and, when hot, ladle in two-thirds of the batter. Use the back of a spoon to coat the base of the pan with the batter.
- Place the green onion strips onto the pancake, with the green ends lying in both directions, then scatter over the chilies and seafood. Add the remaining beaten egg to the remaining batter and whisk to combine, then drizzle it over the green onions and seafood so that they do not come loose when flipping the pancake. Fry over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom is set then carefully invert the pancake onto a plate and slide it back into the pan and fry for a further 3-4 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and the pancake is golden and crispy.
- Serve up the pancake by cutting it into bite-size pieces. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce.
- Recipe courtesy of Our Korean Kitchen by Jordan Bourke & Rejina Pyo, buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Korean-Kitchen-Jordan-Bourke/dp/1681881861/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492790840&sr=8-1&keywords=Our+korean+kitchen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 155.5, Sodium 824.7, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 15.2
KOREAN SHRIMP AND SCALLION PANCAKES
Make and share this Korean Shrimp and Scallion Pancakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BarbryT
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mince and mash garlic with ¾ t salt, then whisk together with water, eggs and sesame oil. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Stir in scallions, bell pepper and shrimp.
- Heat 1 T oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Stir batter, then cook pancakes in batches of four (2 tablespoons each being sure to include a piece or two of shrimp and some of the vegetables). Press each down lightly with a large spatula, to flatten and evenly distribute the vegetables and cook until golden and cooked through (3 to 5 minutes), turning once.
- Drain on paper towels then transfer to a rack in a very low oven (200 degrees F).
- Add oil to the skillet between batches.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to your pancakes. Some good options include green onions, carrots, cabbage, and zucchini.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the pancakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Cook the pancakes over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Serve the pancakes with a dipping sauce. This will add flavor and moisture to the pancakes. A simple vinegar dipping sauce is a good option.
Conclusion:
Korean green onion shrimp pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect pancakes every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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