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[Food] How to Make Kimchi Pancake (kimchijeon)

I've always loved the kimchi pancakes served at Korean restaurants and would refill them if they're served as side dishes. I've recently discovered that they're super duper easy to make at home too! If I can cook kimchijeon, I'm sure you can too xD




Ingredients


  • 1 cup kimchi (duh..)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup kimchi water combined with plain water




Let's Start Cooking!

Chop up the kimchi into small bits for a smoother pancake or leave them in bigger squares for bigger bites. I have drained some kimchi juice to be mixed into the batter for extra flavour.



Throw all the ingredients into a bowl and mix.



Add water to your preference. If you like thicker pancakes, use less water but it'll be harder to spread. If you're using bigger kimchi pieces, I would recommend you to use more water.



Oil your pan and pour enough batter to cover the bottom. Immediately swirl your pan to try and even it out.



You know the pancake's ready to flip when..

  • it no longer sticks to the bottom
  • when you sway the pan, the crispy bottom scratches the pan
  • the colour changes
  • the edges curl up




Flip! If you're new to flipping, try with smaller pancakes or wait til it's more cooked as a sticky pancake flipped onto the floor will be a mess.



After a minute or so, I like to flip it back for 30 seconds to get this nice slightly brown colour. This way, your pancake will have a soft chewy middle but crispy edges!



Ta-da! You've successfully made the basic kimchi pancake. You can add other ingredients as you like such as pork slices, scallions and onion.

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25 comments:

  1. Yummy! I make this sometimes when I'm craving after watch kdrama.

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  2. You makes it looks easy to cook a korean pancake! I guess getting a nice kimchi is the essential part right

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  3. lovely! I love kimchi. can make me one next time? :)

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  4. Thanks for the recipe! Always wanted to try making it myself.

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  5. Looks easy and yummy! Probably should try this out myself too! XD

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  6. Ok, i did not know its was this easy...got to try it out!..thanks dear!

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  7. wow another new variation to kimchi dishes. would love to try it out, seems like quite easy to make also.

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  8. omg one of my fave korean food! shall give it a try soon!!

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  9. Looks yummy and easy to made. Guess I know what to do for my cousie as she is a kimchi lover ^.^

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  10. oo now i know how to do it. it just so simple..thanks

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  11. Om nom nom, I want to try this out now... huhu, thanks for the recipe...

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  12. I notice you are getting more and more into cooking babe :D love this kimchi dish too

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  13. Wow, the pancake looks so yummy~
    I'm not a kimchi lover but I will share it to my friends who love kimchi~

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  14. Been seeing you posted food in your facebook! Looks easy to do too, I shall try it at home next time!

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  15. Nice try, I wish that you can have another post about homemade Kimchi as well!! Because I love kimchi so much!.

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  16. oh! nice recipe ~ Its just need some simple step...thanks for recipe sharing ^^

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  17. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I believe Korean foodie will definitely love this.

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  18. Good recipe! I would try out too.

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  19. that looks simple enough to make, will try it out tonite with some leftover kimchi

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  20. Not a fans of kimchi but it seem simple to make it. Great recipe for those kimchi fans.

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  21. The recipe ain't too hard to follow, will try make one since I like Korean food as well :)

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  22. wah so talented.. :) i know how to make maggi :D

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  23. Thank you for the recipe. Now can try to cook for buka puasa.

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  24. Wow, is easy to make Kimchi Pancake after seeing your recipes. Have to try it out. thanks for sharing.

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  25. Wow that's pretty easy and simple. I like kimchi very much going to try this during the weekend.

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