Korean Pancake Recipes, savory

Whether you want to serve your family a snack or entertain your party guests with an appetizer, these savory Korean pancake recipes will surely put smiles on their faces. With a crispy outer texture, they are irresistibly tasty and so direct to cook at home.

Korean pancakes often become a highlight at any Korean dinner party. The varieties range from savory to sweet. These Korean pancake recipes are direct to cook and they will be a popular dish to please your guests.

Here’s a collection of 9 Korean pancakes that you can easily make at home. Since they are direct and unfussy, try to make them all and see which one you like a keeper.

9 Savory Korean Pancake Recipes

1

Extra Crispy Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Scallion Pancake)

Make Pajeon, Korean scallion pancakes filled with seafood (haemul), at home with this direct recipe. Follow our cooking tips for that extra crispiness. Get Recipe 2

Crispy Spinach Pancakes

If you have some fresh spinach, onion, and flour, you can make these Korean style crispy spinach pancakes with little effort. You will love the crisp texture outside. Serve with a lemon soy dipping sauce. Get Recipe 3

Bindaetteok (Crispy Korean Mung Bean Pancakes)

Crispy Korean mung bean pancakes made with ground mung beans, pork, kimchi, and sprouts. The batter comes together quickly after a short soak, and the pancakes fry up golden and hearty for a direct stovetop meal. Get Recipe 4

Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes)

Hotteok (Korean sweet pancakes) are crispy outside with a chewy dough and a molten cinnamon-sugar filling. This classic street-food favorite is unfussy to make at home and steady for cold days. Get Recipe 5

Direct Korean Potato Pancake (Gamja-jeon)

Korean potato pancakes (gamja-jeon) are crispy, chewy, and made with just potatoes, onion, and starch. Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and steady with dipping sauce. Get Recipe 6

Korean Radish Pancakes (Mujeon)

Korean radish pancakes are unfussy and savory! Enjoy the mellow, sweet flavor of Korean radish, or substitute with daikon if needed. Serve with a soy-lemon dipping sauce for a steady pairing. Get Recipe 7

Cheesy Kimchi Potato Pancakes

Make these cheesy kimchi potato pancakes if you have a ton of sour kimchi. The potato and cheese will add a mellowness to the pancakes and neutralize the sourness of kimchi. Get Recipe 8

Kimchi Pancakes (Kimchi Jeon)

This crispy Korean kimchi pancake is made with aged kimchi, an unfussy batter, and a few tricks for extra-crispy edges. No pancake mix needed. It's the steady way to use up sour kimchi and comes together in minutes. Get Recipe 9

Korean Pumpkin Pancakes

Korean pumpkin pancakes are a wonderful savory snack with a hint of sweetness that comes from fresh pumpkin. These pancakes are direct and short to put together. Get Recipe

And there you have it – 9 savory Korean Pancakes that you can enjoy with your loved ones! We hope this list brought you some inspiration for your Korean cooking adventure.

• Yield: 4 people
• Prep: 5 minutes
• Cook: 15 minutes
• Total: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb fresh whole spinach, cleaned
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 pinches salt
• 1 to 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 to 1 cup ice water
• oil

Lemon soy dipping sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, optional

Method

1. Cut spinach about 1.5-inch long pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the onion, salt, and 1 cup of flour to the spinach.
2. Pour 1/2 cup of water and toss everything together by using a spoon or a tong. Add more flour and water if you prefer doughier pancakes. The batter consistency can be adjusted by your preference.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place a spoonful of spinach batter in a hot skillet and fry for 2-3 minute or until golden and crispy. Flip to the other side and continue to fry for another 2-3 minute. If your skillet seems dry, drizzle more oil as needed.
4. Serve the pancakes hot with the dipping sauce.
5. To make the dipping sauce, combining the soy sauce, lemon juice, and toasted sesame seeds in a small mixing bowl.

Notes

This is a simplest spinach pancakes. If you like it more hearty and satisfying, add some seafood like shrimp, squid, and/or mussel. Just add to the pancake batter along with spinach, and pan-fry together. Savory!