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pajeon (Korean scallion pancake) on a plate
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Pajeon (Korean Green Onion Pancake)

This pajeon (Korean green onion pancake) is a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish with crispy edges and a soft, savory center. Paired with a spicy and tangy soy-based dipping sauce, it's perfect as a side dish, snack, or light meal that’s packed with delicious, savory goodness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Korean green onion pancake, Korean scallion pancake, pajeon
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 211kcal

Ingredients

Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon gochugaru Korean red chili flakes
  • ½ green onion cut into thin slices

Pajeon

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or Korean jeon batter mix
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 bunch green onions about 8 green onions
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil to pan-fry the pajeon
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Instructions

  • First, whisk together all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set the sauce aside.
    2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon gochugaru, ½ green onion
    pajeon dipping sauce in a small bowl
  • Next, add the all-purpose flour, salt, and cold water to a bowl. Then whisk until combined.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup cold water
    pajeon batter in a mixing bowl
  • Add the green onions and beaten egg. Stir until just combined.
    1 bunch green onions, 1 egg
    pajeon batter with green onions in a mixing bowl
  • Preheat some vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Then pour all of the batter (to make one large pancake, use a large pan) or half of the batter (to make two small pancakes, recommended) into the pan. Pan-fry the pancake until browned and halfway cooked.
    2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
    pajeon (Korean scallion pancake) batter in a pan
  • Flip the pancake and let the other side brown. Add more vegetable oil if needed and slightly lift the pancake to distribute the oil underneath it.
    pajeon (Korean scallion pancake) in a pan
  • Serve the pancake with the dipping sauce and enjoy!
    pajeon (Korean scallion pancake) on a plate

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5small jeon | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg