Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)

Name: Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 pancakes
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoon cornstarch; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup very cold water; 1 pound scallions whole, trimmed to pan width; 4 tablespoon neutral oil divided; 2 tablespoon soy sauce for dipping sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 0.5 teaspoon sugar; 0.5 teaspoon gochugaru

by Maangchi 5.0

10 min
Prep: 25 min
Ready in: 2
Servings: Easy
Level

Make the batter

Whisk flour, cornstarch, salt, and very cold water until just combined. Rest 5 minutes.
Fry

Heat 2–3 tablespoons oil in a large non-stick pan. Lay scallions flat in a single layer. Pour batter over. Press gently.
Flip

Cook 3–4 minutes until bottom is deeply golden. Flip and cook another 3 minutes. Cut into squares.
Dipping sauce

Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and gochugaru. Serve hot.