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Korean Seafood Pancake (Haemul Pajeon)

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  • Author: Sarra
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 pancakes 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Pan-Fry
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A savory Korean pancake made with a crispy batter filled with fresh seafood and scallions, perfect as an appetizer or snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 1 1/4 cups cold water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup squid, cleaned and chopped
  • 1/2 cup shrimp, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup clams or mussels (optional)
  • 68 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, rice flour, salt, egg, and cold water. Mix until smooth.
  2. Add the chopped seafood and scallions to the batter and gently stir to combine.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add a generous amount of vegetable oil.
  4. Pour about half the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly into a thin circle.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Flip the pancake and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
  7. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter.
  8. Slice into wedges and serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, use ice-cold water in the batter.
  • You can customize the seafood mix based on availability.
  • Serve with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and a pinch of sugar or chili flakes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg