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Golden-brown crispy Korean pancakes served on a rustic wooden board, cut in half to reveal layered texture with visible mung bean bits and cabbage, sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, drizzled with soy-ginger dipping sauce on the side, natural daylight, shallow depth of field, soft shadows, lower third of image empty.

Crispy Korean Pancakes Recipe

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These Crispy Korean Pancakes ( Jeon ) are easy to make, gluten-free (if using rice flour), and bursting with savory umami flavor. They’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even a light meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 pancakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or rice flour for GF)
  • 1/2 cup mung bean flour
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded Napa cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 23 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
  • Sesame seeds and extra green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, salt, and pepper. Gradually add water to form a thick, pancake-batter consistency.
  2. Stir in cabbage, carrot, green onions, and garlic.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 of batter into pan, spreading slightly into a round.
  4. Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil as needed.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately with soy-ginger dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, press pancake gently with spatula while frying.
  • Doubling the batch works great for sharing! Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days; reheat in air fryer or skillet.
  • Make it vegan by skipping honey in dipping sauce (use soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and mirin).
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Pan-fry
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 120 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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