Recipes
Pa Jun (Korean-Style Scallion Pancakes)
6 servings
40 minutes total
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Ingredients
- 2 bunches green onions
- 0.75 oz fresh chives
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chilled club soda
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic stir-in paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger stir-in paste
- 12 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
- For dipping sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili sauce)
- 1 teaspoon garlic stir-in paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger stir-in paste
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Steps
- Prepare pancake batter. Slice green onions and chives into 2-inch pieces; divide both into 6 servings. Combine in large bowl: flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, sugar, and baking powder until blended.
- Separate eggs for yolks (reserve whites for another use). Combine in medium bowl: club soda, egg yolks, soy sauce, garlic paste, and ginger paste until blended. Add club soda mixture to flour mixture and stir just until combined (do not over mix); chill 10 minutes. (Makes about 3 cups batter.)
- Prepare dipping sauce. Combine in separate medium bowl: water, vinegar, soy sauce, gochujang, garlic paste, ginger paste, sesame oil, and sugar until blended; set aside.
- Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil in pan. Add ½ cup batter; top with 1 portion each green onions and chives. Fry 3–4 minutes on first side until golden and set.
- Flip pancake carefully and cook 1–2 more minutes until golden and 160°F. Place pancake on paper towel–lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining oil, batter, green onions, and chives. Cut pancakes into quarters and serve with dipping sauce.
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 510, Total Fat 30g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 60mg, Sodium 1440mg, Total Carb 50g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 6g, (Incl. 4g Added Sugars), Protein 8g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 15%, Potassium 4%